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Benjamin Franklin Shiveley

Photograph of Benjamin Franklin Shiveley Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Benjamin Franklin
Surname
Shiveley
Occupation
Member of Congress, Independent, 1887-1893; U.S. Senator, 1909-1916

The Name Benjamin

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
Son of the right hand or son of the south.
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