Benjamin H. Bunn facts for kids
Benjamin Hickman Bunn was an important person from North Carolina. He was born on October 19, 1844, and passed away on August 25, 1907. He served his state as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
Early Life and Joining the Army
Benjamin Bunn grew up on a farm in Nash County, North Carolina, near a town called Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He went to local schools when he was young.
When the American Civil War began, Benjamin Bunn joined the Confederate States Army. He started as a second lieutenant, which is a junior officer. He was part of Company A in the 47th North Carolina Regiment. He was a brave soldier and moved up in rank during the war. By the end, he became a captain in a special group called Sharpshooters. He served in the army from 1861 to 1865.
After the war, Benjamin Bunn decided to become a lawyer. He studied law and was allowed to practice it in 1866. He started his law career in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
Stepping into Politics
Benjamin Bunn quickly became involved in his community. In 1867, he was chosen to be the mayor of Rocky Mount. As mayor, he helped lead the town.
He also took part in important meetings for his state and country.
- In 1875, he was a representative at the State constitutional convention. This meeting helped decide how North Carolina's government would work.
- In 1880, he was a representative at the Democratic National Convention. This is where the Democratic Party chose its candidate for president.
From 1883 to 1885, Benjamin Bunn served in the North Carolina state government. He was a member of the State house of representatives.
Serving in Congress
Benjamin Bunn was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. He served three terms in Congress:
- From March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1895.
During his time in Congress, he led an important group called the Committee on Claims. This committee looked into money requests made to the government.
He decided not to run for re-election in 1894.
Later Years
After leaving Congress, Benjamin Bunn continued to serve his community. He became the postmaster of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, from 1895 to 1897. A postmaster is in charge of the local post office.
After this, he went back to working as a lawyer. Benjamin Bunn passed away on August 25, 1907, in Nash County, near Rocky Mount. He was buried in Pineview Cemetery.
His family home, called Benvenue, is a historic place near Rocky Mount. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 because of its importance.
