Benning Moulton Bean

Jacksonian Representative of New Hampshire

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 9, 1782 (84 years old)

Birthday

February 6, 1866

Death

Served as a United States Representative and held various positions in the New Hampshire state legislature.
Engaged in local governance as Selectman for Moultonborough for multiple terms.
Held the position of Justice of the Peace and was a trustee of Sandwich Academy.
Advocated for temperance and was instrumental in forming the Congressional Temperance Society.
Had a background in teaching and agriculture, which he returned to after his congressional service.
Married twice and had a total of ten children, with one daughter dying in childhood.