Benjamin Hickman Bunn

Democrat Representative of North Carolina's 4th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 19, 1844 (62 years old)

Birthday

August 25, 1907

Death

American politician and lawyer.
Served as a U.S. Representative for three consecutive terms.
Enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, rising to the rank of captain.
Practiced law after being admitted to the bar in 1866.
Held the position of mayor of Rocky Mount shortly after the Civil War.
Participated in the State constitutional convention and the Democratic National Convention.
Served in the State house of representatives for two years.
Chaired the Committee on Claims during his time in Congress.
Worked as the postmaster of Rocky Mount after his congressional service.
His home was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.