Hiram Pitt Bennet

Conservative Republican Delegate of Colorado

Congresses Served

September 2, 1826 (88 years old)

Birthday

November 11, 1914

Death

Served as a Congressional delegate from the Territory of Colorado and as Colorado Secretary of State.
Born in Maine and moved to Ohio, where he pursued education and a career in law.
Practiced law in Iowa and served as a circuit court judge before moving to the Nebraska Territory.
Elected as a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Territorial Representative for Colorado.
Played a significant role in advocating for Colorado’s statehood, introducing the first statehood bill.
Held various positions, including postmaster of Denver and a member of the first State Senate.
Appointed as “State Agent” to recover lands wrongfully disposed of, serving until 1895.
Retired in 1899 and lived in Denver until his death in 1914.
The town of Bennett, Colorado, is named in his honor.