Benjamin (B.S.) Cook Candidate

Born: February 1833
Pennsylvania
United States
Resided: Owatonna, Minnesota
Steele County
Death: July 20, 1905
Gender: Man
Occupation: Loan agent
Political Party: Democrat
Offices Held: Mayor of Owatonna (1881-1883).
Notes: Cook came to Minnesota in 1856 and was in the mercantile business. Cook was chair of the Democratic 1st Congressional District Committee. He later became Vice President of the Farmers' National Bank of Owatonna. Cook committed suidice by rifle shot at his stable.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1905-42-1347). United States Census, 1880. The Minneapolis Tribune, July 21, 1905 (p. 5). The People's Preess, July 21, 1905 (p. 1). The Mantorville Express, July 21, 1905 (p. 1).
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Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 1 0
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1881 Railroad Commissioner General Democrat 34,402 33.27% Lost