Background
Fifield, Benjamin F. was born on November 18, 1832 in Orange, Vermont, United States. Son of Orange and Melissa N. Fifield.
Fifield, Benjamin F. was born on November 18, 1832 in Orange, Vermont, United States. Son of Orange and Melissa N. Fifield.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Vermont, 1855, later Master of Arts (Doctor of Laws, 1906).
Admitted to bar, 1858. General counsel Central Vermont Railroad, many years. United State Attorneys for Vermont, 1869-1880.
Member Vermont House of Representatives, 1880.
Commissioner to Chicago Exposition, from Vermont, 1893. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1884.
Declined appointment to the United States Senate to fill vacancy caused by death of Senator Morrill, 1899 (retired). Home: Montpelier, Vermont
Member Vermont
Married Lucy Hubbard, January 1865.