Representative Benjamin Baker Odell

Benjamin Baker Odell (born January 14, 1854) was a Republican politician who represented New York in the United States House of Representatives during the late nineteenth century. Serving as a member of Congress from New York’s 17th District, he held office as a Representative from December 2, 1895, to March 3, 1899. His tenure placed him in the ranks of historical members of Congress during a period of significant political and economic change in the United States.

Odell served two terms in the House of Representatives, reflecting sustained support from his constituents in New York. As a Republican, he participated in the legislative work of the era, though specific committee assignments or leadership roles are not recorded in the available metadata. After leaving office in 1899, he was no longer in public office at the federal level, and further details of his later life and career are not provided in the existing record.