Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson

Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson (October 26, 1871 – 1950) in 1913 was United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Nicaragua appointed by Woodrow Wilson.[1]

Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson circa 1913-1915
Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson circa 1913-1915

Biography

He was born in Columbus, Georgia on October 26, 1871 to Rollin Jefferson and Metta Virginia Harp. He married Clarinte B. Duquette on December 21, 1898. He was a Democrat and a dentist. Jefferson was member of Colorado House of Representatives from 1898 to 1900 and a member of Colorado State Senate from 1900 to 1908. Presidential Elector for Colorado, 1908; U.S. Minister to Nicaragua, 1913-1921. He was an unsuccessful candidate in the primary for the Governor of Colorado in 1922. delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1928. Methodist. Member, Freemasons. He died in 1950.[2]

References
  1. "Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2009-07-18. ... Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Nicaragua ...
  2. "Benjamin Lafayette Jefferson". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
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