B. F. Langworthy Explained

Benjamin Franklin Langworthy (January 20, 1822 – January 23, 1907) was a politician in the state of Minnesota.^[1]

Biography

Langworthy was born Benjamin Franklin Langworthy on January 20, 1822, to Cyrus and Charlotte Langworthy in Mansfield, Ohio.^[2] Eventually he would move to Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Mower County, Minnesota. His father served in the Ohio State House of Representatives. Two first cousins, Lucius Hart Langworthy and Edward Langworthy, would become involved in politics in Iowa. He died on January 23, 1907, in Brownsdale, Minnesota.

Career

Langworthy served in the Minnesota State House of Representatives from 1859 to 1860.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Langworthy, Benjamin Franklin "B.F." - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present . www.lrl.mn.gov . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . 12 March 2022.
2. http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/lange-lanham.html#1KW04I5OP The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Lange to Laniece