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Beetham, Rupert R. — Republican. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BEETIE: See also Mrs. Beetie Davis

Beetle: See Walter Bedell Smith

Beetley, Martha L. — of Davis, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Beeton, M. L. — of Lexington, Va. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Virginia, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

Beets, Abel J. — of Michigan. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 16th District, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beets, Henry (b. 1869) — of Sioux Center, Sioux County, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Born in Koedyk, Netherlands, January 5, 1869. Son of Jasper Beets and Margaret (Smit) Beets. Republican. Pastor; Dry candidate for delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from Kent County 1st District, 1933. Christian Reformed. Dutch ancestry. Member, Rotary. Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Married, September 11, 1895, to Clara Poel.

	Beever, George See W. George Beever
	Beever, W. George — of Chester, Randolph County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1916. Burial location unknown.

	Beezer, Arnold R. — of Seattle, King County, Wash. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Washington, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Beezer, Robert R. (b. 1928) — of Washington. Born in Seattle, King County, Wash., July 21, 1928. Lawyer; municipal judge in Washington, 1962-76; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, 1984-96; took senior status 1996. Still living as of 2000.   See also federal judicial profile

Beezley, Linda — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1991-94. Female. Still living as of 1994.

Beffel, John M. — of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1908. Burial location unknown.

Begala, Harriet — of Kent, Portage County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Begalka, Tim — of Clear Lake, Deuel County, S.Dak. Republican. Member of South Dakota state senate 4th District; elected 2010. Still living as of 2010.

Begam, Robert — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Begatto, Michael A. — of Delaware. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Delaware, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

	BEGAY: See also Peter MacDonald
	Begay, Terry — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from South Dakota at-large, 2002. Still living as of 2002.

Begaye, Kelsey — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Beger, Philip E. — of Eden, Rockingham County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Begg, James Thomas (1877-1963) — also known as James T. Begg — of Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. Born near Lima, Allen County, Ohio, February 16, 1877. Son of John Begg and Mary Ellen (Kalb) Begg. Republican. School principal; superintendent of schools; U.S. Representative from Ohio 13th District, 1919-29; defeated, 1942; candidate in primary for Governor of Ohio, 1928. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Knights of Pythias. Died March 26, 1963 (age 86 years, 38 days). Interment at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.   Relatives: Married, August 26, 1903, to Grace Mohler.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

	BEGGS: See also Edward Winthrop Gray — William Meredith Holland — H. A. Beggs Snyder
	Beggs, Albert Ivan — U.S. Consular Agent in Salaverry, 1947. Still living as of 1947.
	Beggs, Carol E. — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Mayor of Salina, Kan., 1992-93. Female. Still living as of 1993.
	Beggs, Charles (1775-1862) — of Indiana. Born in Rockingham County, Va., October 30, 1775. Member Indiana territorial council, 1808; served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; member of Indiana territorial House of Representatives, 1814-15; member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1817-19. Methodist. Died in Morgan County, Ill., 1862 (age about 86 years). Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Brother of James Beggs.
	Beggs, David W. — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 22nd District, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
	Beggs, Helen — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Beggs, James (1760-1835) — of Clark County, Ind. Born in Rockingham County, Va., April 4, 1760. Member of Indiana territorial House of Representatives, 1807-09; member Indiana territorial council, 1810-14; member of Indiana state senate, 1816-20. Methodist. Died near Charlestown, Clark County, Ind., May 13, 1835 (age 75 years, 39 days). Interment at Salem Methodist Cemetery, Charlestown, Ind.   Relatives: Brother of Charles Beggs.
	Beggs, John W. — of Schoharie County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state assembly from Schoharie County, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Beggs, Lyall T. — of Madison, Dane County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
	Beggs, William — of Mahoning County, Ohio. Prohibition candidate for Ohio state house of representatives from Mahoning County, 1897. Burial location unknown.

	Begich, Mark (b. 1962) — of Anchorage, Alaska. Born, in Old Providence Hospital, Anchorage, Alaska, March 30, 1962. Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich. Democrat. Mayor of Anchorage, Alaska, 2003-09; defeated, 1994, 2000; U.S. Senator from Alaska, 2009-. Alaska Native and Croatian ancestry. Still living as of 2012.   Relatives: Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich; brother of Nicholas J. Begich and Thomas Begich; married to Deborah Bonito. See Begich family of Alaska.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
	Begich, Nicholas J. — also known as Nick Begich — of Alaska. Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich. Candidate for Governor of Alaska, 1998. Still living as of 1998.   Relatives: Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich; brother of Thomas Begich and Mark Begich. See Begich family of Alaska.
	Begich, Nicholas Joseph (1932-1972) — also known as Nick Begich — of Anchorage, Alaska. Born in Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minn., April 6, 1932. Democrat. Member of Alaska state senate, 1963-71; U.S. Representative from Alaska at-large, 1971-72; died in office 1972; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska, 1972. Alaska Native and Croatian ancestry. Begich Middle School in Anchorage is named for him. Disappeared while on a campaign flight from Anchorage to Juneau, Alaska, October 16, 1972, and presumed dead in a plane crash (age 40 years, 193 days); apparently the wreckage was never found. Cenotaph at Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C.   Relatives: Married 1956 to Margaret Jendro; father of Nicholas J. Begich, Thomas Begich and Mark Begich (who married Deborah Bonito). See Begich family of Alaska.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
	Begich, Nick See Nicholas Joseph Begich
	Begich, Nick See Nicholas J. Begich
	Begich, Pegge — also known as Margaret Jendro — Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Alaska, 1984; member, Arrangements Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1984 ; candidate for U.S. Representative from Alaska at-large, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.   Relatives: Married 1956 to Nicholas Joseph Begich; mother of Nicholas J. Begich, Thomas Begich and Mark Begich. See Begich family of Alaska.
	Begich, Thomas (b. 1960) — also known as Tom Begich — of Anchorage, Alaska. Born in 1960. Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich. Democrat. Singer-songwriter; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska, 2004. Still living as of 2004.   Relatives: Son of Nicholas Joseph Begich and Pegge Begich; brother of Nicholas J. Begich and Mark Begich. See Begich family of Alaska.
	Begich, Tom See Thomas Begich

	Begick, Adolph H. (1898-1988) — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich.; Frankenlust Township, Bay County, Mich. Born in Bay City, Bay County, Mich., February 24, 1898. Republican. Farmer; secretary, Monitor Coal Company; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Bay County 2nd District, 1943-44; candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 24th District, 1944, 1946. Lutheran. Died in Bangor Township, Bay County, Mich., December 9, 1988 (age 90 years, 289 days). Interment at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Bay City, Mich.   Relatives: Brother of Paul Begick.   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Begick, Lester O. (1926-1991) — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich.; Kawkawlin, Bay County, Mich. Born in Bay City, Bay County, Mich., February 17, 1926. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Bay County, 1961-62; defeated in primary, 1956, 1958; member of Michigan state senate 24th District, 1963-64; defeated in primary, 1964. Lutheran. Member, Kiwanis. Died in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich., December 7, 1991 (age 65 years, 293 days). Burial location unknown.
	Begick, Paul (1892-1941) — of Bay City, Bay County, Mich. Born in Bay City, Bay County, Mich., February 19, 1892. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; farmer; coal business; member of Michigan state house of representatives from Bay County 2nd District, 1939-41; died in office 1941. Lutheran. Member, Farm Bureau. Died July 16, 1941 (age 49 years, 147 days). Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Brother of Adolph H. Begick.

	Begin, Albert — Farmer-Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1920. Burial location unknown.
	Begin, Roger N. — of Woonsocket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island, 1989-93. Still living as of 1993.
	Begin, Z. L. — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Begler, Sam — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

	Begley, Buron B. — of London, Laurel County, Ky. Republican. Member of Kentucky state senate 19th District, 1944-47. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Begley, Ed See Edward James Begley, Jr.
	Begley, Edward James, Jr. (b. 1949) — also known as Ed Begley, Jr. — of Ojai, Ventura County, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., September 16, 1949. Son of Ed Begley (1901-1970; actor) and Allene Jeanne Sanders. Democrat. Actor; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Still living as of 2009.   Relatives: Son of Ed Begley (1901-1970; actor) and Allene Jeanne Sanders; married, October 31, 1976, to Ingrid Taylor (divorced 1989); married, August 23, 2000, to Rachelle Carson.   See also Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
	Begley, Elmer, Jr. — of Hyden, Leslie County, Ky. Republican. Candidate in primary for Governor of Kentucky, 1975, 1979; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Kentucky 5th District, 1976, 1980. Still living as of 1980.
	Begley, J. H. — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1912 (speaker). Burial location unknown.
	Begley, James B. — of Bridgeton, Cumberland County, N.J. Mayor of Bridgeton, N.J., 2007. Still living as of 2007.
	Begley, James S. — of Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
	Begley, James T. (d. 1934) — of Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb. District judge in Nebraska 2nd District, 1913-34; appointed 1913; died in office 1934. Died in 1934. Burial location unknown.
	Begley, John S. — of Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1940, 1956, 1960, 1964. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Begley, Justus S. (1881-1956) — of Hazard, Perry County, Ky. Born July 8, 1881. Republican. Perry County Sheriff, 1938-42; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1940. Died April 19, 1956 (age 74 years, 286 days). Interment at Englewood Cemetery, Christopher, Ky.
	Begley, Ott E. — of Hazard, Perry County, Ky. Republican. Member of Kentucky state house of representatives 93rd District, 1946-47. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Begley, Owen M. (1906-1981) — of Schenectady, Schenectady County, N.Y. Born in Schenectady, Schenectady County, N.Y., May 16, 1906. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for New York state assembly from Schenectady County 1st District, 1932; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; mayor of Schenectady, N.Y., 1947-52; member of New York state senate 38th District, 1957-65. Catholic. Member, American Legion; Forty and Eight; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Kiwanis; Catholic War Veterans; American Bar Association. Died in September, 1981 (age 75 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
	Begley, Tobias — of Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County, Mich. Mayor of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., 1894-95. Burial location unknown.

Beglinger, Bob — of Wisconsin. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

BEGO: See also Marisa Rose Lino

	BEGOLE: See also Charles Begole Cumings
	Begole, Fred H. See Frederick H. Begole
	Begole, Frederick H. — also known as Fred H. Begole — of Marquette, Marquette County, Mich. Democrat. Mayor of Marquette, Mich., 1914-18; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1920 (alternate), 1924. Burial location unknown.
	Begole, George Davis (1877-1956) — also known as George D. Begole — of Denver, Colo. Born in Kirksville, Adair County, Mo., May 28, 1877. Son of Davis W. Begole and Lydia (Stanford) Begole. Republican. Accountant; mayor of Denver, Colo., 1931-35. Protestant. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Rotary. Died in Denver, Colo., December 22, 1956 (age 79 years, 208 days). Interment at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colo.   Relatives: Married, June 1, 1927, to Ethel Waldo (1878-1963).   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Begole, Josiah Williams (1815-1896) — also known as Josiah W. Begole — of Flint, Genesee County, Mich. Born in Groveland, Livingston County, N.Y., January 20, 1815. Son of William Begole and Eleanor Bowls Begole. School teacher; farmer; Genesee County Treasurer, 1856-64; lumber business; member of Michigan state senate 23rd District, 1871-72; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1872; U.S. Representative from Michigan 6th District, 1873-75; defeated, 1874, 1880; Governor of Michigan, 1883-84; defeated (Fusion), 1884. Presbyterian. Died in Flint, Genesee County, Mich., June 5, 1896 (age 81 years, 137 days). Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Mich.   Relatives: Son of William Begole and Eleanor Bowls Begole; married, April 22, 1839, to Harriet Miles; great-grandfather of Charles Begole Cumings.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography   Image source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Washtenaw County (1891)

	Begovich, John — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Begovich, Margaret — of Pontiac, Oakland County, Mich. Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beguin, Mary — of Athens, Greece. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Democrats Abroad, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.

	Begun, Isidore — of New York. Communist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 23rd District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Begun, Martin S. — of New York. Democrat. Presidential Elector for New York, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Beha, James A. — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	Behan, Edward F. — of Jackson, Jackson County, Mich. Mayor of Jackson, Mich., 1946-47. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behan, John L. — of Montauk, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly, 1979-95 (1st District 1979-82, 2nd District 1983-95). Still living as of 1995.
	Behan, Joseph C., Jr. — of Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1932, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behan, Louis Joseph (b. 1876) — also known as Louis J. Behan — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., March 10, 1876. Son of William James Behan. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish-American War; lawyer; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Catholic. Member, Knights of Columbus. Interment at Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.
	Behan, Margaret — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1920; member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1930. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Behan, Thomas W. — of Binghamton, Broome County, N.Y. Republican. Mayor of Binghamton, N.Y., 1937; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behan, William James (1840-1928) — also known as William J. Behan — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La.; White Castle, Iberville Parish, La. Born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., September 25, 1840. Son of John Holland Behan and Katherine (Walker) Behan. General in the Confederate Army during the Civil War; sugar planter; merchant; manufacturer; grocery business; mayor of New Orleans, La., 1882-84; delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1896, 1900, 1908; Louisiana Republican state chair, 1900-12; Republican candidate for Governor of Louisiana, 1904. Irish ancestry. Member, United Confederate Veterans. Died, from a heart attack, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., May 4, 1928 (age 87 years, 222 days). Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans, La.   Relatives: Son of John Holland Behan and Katherine (Walker) Behan; married, June 7, 1866, to Kate Walker; father of Louis Joseph Behan.

	Behen, James J. — of Dover, Kent County, Del. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Delaware, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behen, William C. — Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state senate 14th District, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Behling, Fred L. — of Moorhead, Clay County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Still living as of 1956.

Behm, Godlove O. (1828-1888) — of Indiana. Born in Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pa., January 7, 1828. Member of Indiana state house of representatives, 1851-52; colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War. Died in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Ind., March 14, 1888 (age 60 years, 67 days). Interment at Greenbush Cemetery, Lafayette, Ind.   Relatives: Married to Sarah M. Orth (1834-1883; niece of Godlove Stein Orth). See Orth family of Pennsylvania.   See also Find-A-Grave memorial

Behm, Michael J. — of Grand Blanc, Genesee County, Mich. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Behmler, Fred W. — of Minnesota. Candidate for Minnesota state senate 48th District, 1958. Still living as of 1958.

	BEHN: See also Behn Cook
	Behn, John W. — of Newtown, Fairfield County, Conn. Republican. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Newtown, 1918. Burial location unknown.
	Behn, Robert D. — of Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Behn, Sosthenes — of San Juan, San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Puerto Rico, 1912; delegate to Republican National Convention from Puerto Rico, 1912. Interment at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.

Behne, William — of Bryan, Williams County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Behner, Mrs. Charles E. — of Billings, Yellowstone County, Mont. Delegate to Montana convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	Behnke, Allen F. — of Addison, Glastonbury, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Salesman; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Glastonbury, 1939-41. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behnke, Julius E. (1848-1932) — of Beresford, Union County, S.Dak.; Alcester, Union County, S.Dak. Born June 12, 1848. Republican. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 1st District, 1909-12. Died February 8, 1932 (age 83 years, 241 days). Burial location unknown.
	Behnke, Mark A. — of Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich. Republican. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 62nd District, 1998; mayor of Battle Creek, Mich., 2008. Still living as of 2008.
	Behnke, Martin — of Hobart, Lake County, Ind. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Behnke, Robert E. — of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis. Democrat. Member of Wisconsin state assembly 14th District, 1973-82. Still living as of 1982.
	Behnke, Ronnie — of Washington. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Behr, Lawrence — of Greenville, Pitt County, N.C.; Beaufort County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Also served as Commissioner of the North Carolina Agency for Public Telecommunications. Still living as of 2000.

BEHRANDT: See also Andrew James Brodie

Behrel, Herbert H. — of Des Plaines, Cook County, Ill. Mayor of Des Plaines, Ill., 1957-76. Still living as of 1976.

Behrends, B. R. — of Hartsburg, Logan County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1908. Burial location unknown.

	Behrendt, Allan D. — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
	Behrendt, Edward — of Wayne County, Mich. Wayne County Sheriff, 1947-48. Still living as of 1948.
	Behrendt, Henry A. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state senate 3rd District, 1918; Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 13th District, 1926, 1928 (primary). Burial location unknown.

	BEHRENS: See also Heidi Behrens-Benedict
	Behrens, F. William — of Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Conn. Republican. Mayor of Bridgeport, Conn., 1927-29. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behrens, Ferd G. — of Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behrens, William See F. William Behrens
	Behrens, William E. F. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 19th District, 1902; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1904. Burial location unknown.
	Behrens, William H. — of Carlinville, Macoupin County, Ill. Republican. Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1904. Burial location unknown.
	Behrens, William H. — of Postville, Allamakee County, Iowa. Democrat. Candidate for Iowa state house of representatives from Allamakee County, 1950. Still living as of 1950.

Behrens-Benedict, Heidi — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 8th District, 1998, 2000, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.

	Behrman, Carl Martin — also known as Carl M. Behrman — of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill. Born in Bloomington, McLean County, Ill. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 16th District, 1926; member of Illinois state senate 18th District, 1933-37. Burial location unknown.
	Behrman, E. H. — of Kennewick, Benton County, Wash. Mayor of Kennewick, Wash., 1937-39. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Behrman, Martin (1864-1926) — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., October 14, 1864. Son of Henry Behrman and Frederica Behrman. Democrat. Delegate to Louisiana state constitutional convention, 1898, 1921; Louisiana state auditor, 1904-05; mayor of New Orleans, La., 1904-20, 1925-26; defeated, 1920; died in office 1926; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1912, 1916 (member, Credentials Committee), 1924; Louisiana Democratic state chair, 1925. Died, of heart disease, in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., January 12, 1926 (age 61 years, 90 days). Interment at Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, La.   Relatives: Married 1887 to Julia Collins.   Books by Martin Behrman: Martin Behrman of New Orleans : Memoirs of a City Boss   Image source: Library of Congress
	Behrman, Stanley See W. Stanley Behrman
	Behrman, W. Stanley — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1936. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Behrmann, Theodore — U.S. Consular Agent in Port de Paix, 1890-93; U.S. Vice Consul in Cape Hatien, 1893-1906. Burial location unknown.

Behymer, J. O. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1908. Burial location unknown.

Beidelman, William — of Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 18th District, 1879-82. Burial location unknown.

Beidleman, Edward Ensinger (1873-1929) — also known as Edward E. Beidleman — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., July 8, 1873. Republican. Lawyer; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1905-08; member of Pennsylvania state senate 15th District, 1913-19; Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, 1919-23; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924, 1928; candidate in primary for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1926. Died April 9, 1929 (age 55 years, 275 days). Interment at Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Pa.   See also Find-A-Grave memorial

Beidler, H. M. — of Texarkana, Miller County, Ark. Mayor of Texarkana, Ark., 1880-81. Burial location unknown.

Beidler, Jacob Atlee (1852-1912) — also known as Jacob A. Beidler — of Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio. Born in Tredyffrin Township, Chester County, Pa., November 2, 1852. Son of Israel Beidler. Republican. Coal operator; U.S. Representative from Ohio 20th District, 1901-07. Died near Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio, September 13, 1912 (age 59 years, 316 days). Interment at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.   Relatives: Married, September 14, 1876, to Hannah M. Rhoades.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

	BEIER: See also J. Beier Theurer — Paul Frederick Welday
	Beier, Carol A. (b. 1958) — of Kansas. Born in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kan., September 27, 1958. Clerk to U.S. Court of Appeals Judge James K. Logan, 1985; lawyer; Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals, 2000-. Female. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society. Still living as of 2002.
	Beier, Dean G. — of Birmingham, Oakland County, Mich. Mayor of Birmingham, Mich., 1952-53. Still living as of 1953.
	Beier, Florence — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 23rd District, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Beier, Samuel K. — of New York. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 12th District, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Beier, William — Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 3rd District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.

Beierle, David R. — American candidate for Wisconsin state assembly 82nd District, 1974. Still living as of 1974.

Beierlein, Steve — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Utah 1st District, 1998. Still living as of 1998.

Beiers, Katherine — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., 1994-95, 1998-99. Female. Still living as of 1999.

Beightler, Robert S. — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beigle, Clifford A. — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Tax Cut candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Kent County 1st District, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

Beigman, A. C. — of Pennsylvania. Industrial candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1916. Burial location unknown.

Beihilf, Joseph — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from New York County 31st District, 1905. Burial location unknown.

Beil, Thomas A. — of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

Beilby, Z. T. — of DeLand, Volusia County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1912, 1916, 1920. Burial location unknown.

Beilenson, Anthony Charles (b. 1932) — also known as Anthony C. Beilenson — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in New Rochelle, Westchester County, N.Y., October 26, 1932. Son of Peter Beilenson and Edna (Rudolph) Beilenson. Democrat. Lawyer; member of California state assembly, 1963-66; member of California state senate, 1967-76; candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1968; U.S. Representative from California, 1977-97 (23rd District 1977-93, 24th District 1993-97); delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996. Jewish. Still living as of 2009.   Relatives: Married, June 20, 1959, to Dolores Martin.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier

Beilfuss, Bruce F. — of Wisconsin. Circuit judge in Wisconsin 17th Circuit, 1954-56. Still living as of 1956.

Beilharz, David — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 10th District, 1990. Still living as of 1990.

Beilinson, Harry — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Communist. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 4th District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beinhauer, F. C. — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1916. Burial location unknown.

	BEIRNE: See also Garnett Andrews
	Beirne, Andrew (1771-1845) — of Virginia. Born in Dangan, County Roscommon, Ireland, 1771. Member of Virginia state house of delegates, 1807-08; served in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812; delegate to Virginia state constitutional convention, 1829; member of Virginia state senate, 1831-36; U.S. Representative from Virginia, 1837-41 (1st District 1837-39, 3rd District 1839-41). Died in Gainesville, Sumter County, Ala., March 16, 1845 (age about 73 years). Interment at Green Hill Cemetery, Union, W.Va.   Relatives: Married 1800 to Eleanor G. Keenan; grandfather of Betty Beirne (1835-1874; who married William Porcher Miles). See Caperton-Beirne family of Virginia and West Virginia.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
	Beirne, Helen D. — of Spenard, Anchorage, Alaska. Republican. Member of Alaska state house of representatives 10th District, 1973-74. Female. Still living as of 1974.
	Beirne, Margaret M. — Right To Life candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 22nd District, 1990. Female. Still living as of 1990.
	Beirne, Mary — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
	Beirne, Paul — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Still living as of 2000.

Beis, George C. — of Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1924. Burial location unknown.

Beisbier, Arlene — of Wisconsin. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Beise, R. A. — of Brainerd, Crow Wing County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	Beisel, Alvan See R. Alvan Beisel
	Beisel, George — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1860. Burial location unknown.
	Beisel, R. Alvan — of Hazleton, Luzerne County, Pa. Mayor of Hazleton, Pa., 1933-35. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beisele, Christopher — of Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Queens County 3rd District, 1919. Burial location unknown.

Beisiegel, Jacob — of Woodbridge, New Haven County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Woodbridge; elected 1926. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beisner, Jerry — of Nevada, Vernon County, Mo. Mayor of Nevada, Mo., 1981. Still living as of 1981.

Beistel, Lynn J. — of Gratztown, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

	Beiswenger, Hugo — of Michigan. Communist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 13th District, 1940; candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1940; candidate for U.S. Senator from Michigan, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Beiswenger, Svea M. (1891-1978) — Born March 30, 1891. Farmer-Labor candidate for Michigan state senate 10th District, 1934. Died in June, 1978 (age 87 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.

Beiter, Alfred Florian (1894-1974) — also known as Alfred F. Beiter — of Williamsville, Erie County, N.Y. Born in Clarence, Erie County, N.Y., July 7, 1894. Son of Nicholas I. Beiter and Elizabeth (Wyman) Beiter. Democrat. Merchant; U.S. Representative from New York 41st District, 1933-39, 1941-43; defeated, 1942. Catholic. Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Elks; Moose; Eagles; Rotary. Died in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Fla., March 11, 1974 (age 79 years, 247 days). Interment at Boca Raton Cemetery, Boca Raton, Fla.   Relatives: Married, November 19, 1919, to Caroline A. Kibler.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page

Beiter, Mildred F. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.

Beitia, Sally — of American Falls, Power County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

	BEITLER: See also Franklin Spencer Edmonds
	Beitler, Daniel B. — of Pennsylvania. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1868. Burial location unknown.
	Beitler, Mrs. J. H. — of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.

Beito, David — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 2nd District, 1982. Still living as of 1982.

Beitscher, Henry — of Pennsylvania. Progressive. Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1954. Still living as of 1954.

Beitz, William E. — U.S. Vice Consul in Hamburg, 1926; Berlin, 1929; U.S. Consul in Berlin, 1932; Rio de Janeiro, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Beitzel, Lewis D. — of Groton, New London County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Groton; elected 1930, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Bejger, Stanley E. — of Calumet City, Cook County, Ill. Mayor of Calumet City, Ill., 1954-56. Still living as of 1956.

Bekeris, Karoline (born c.1965) — of Sitka, Alaska. Born about 1965. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alaska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Bekkedahl, Mrs. Lloyd — of Westby, Vernon County, Wis. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Bekman, Harold T. — of Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

	BEL: See also Albert Bel Fay
	Bel, Clyde F., Sr. — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1952, 1956, 1960; candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2nd District, 1980. Still living as of 1980.

Belamoy, Harry — of Nelsonville, Putnam County, N.Y. Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Belan, Albert V. — Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 45th District, 1989-2000. Still living as of 2000.

Beland, Louis A. — of Claremont, Sullivan County, N.H. Democrat. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Claremont, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	BELANGER: See also Robert Sarsfield Maloney — Henry Schuyler Thibodeaux
	Belanger, Andrew J. — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 15th District, 1932; secretary of Michigan Democratic Party, 1937. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, Brenda Elaine — of Lutz, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Belanger, C. Joseph — of Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1935. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, Charles — of Berlin, Coos County, N.H. Republican. Candidate for New Hampshire state house of representatives from Berlin 4th Ward, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, Cyprien J. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state senate 19th District; elected 1916; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1920. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, J. William See Joseph William Belanger
	Belanger, Joseph See C. Joseph Belanger
	Belanger, Joseph William — also known as J. William Belanger — of Webster, Worcester County, Mass.; Boston, Suffolk County, Mass. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
	Belanger, Laurent — of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Fla. Republican. Presidential Elector for Florida, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Belanger, Maria Cruz — of Agana (now Hagatna), Guam. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Guam, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Belanger, Nelson J. — of Albany County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Albany County 3rd District, 1924, 1928; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 28th District, 1934; candidate for New York state senate 30th District, 1938. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, Wilfred J. — of Nashua, Hillsborough County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Nashua 3rd Ward; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Belanger, William See Joseph William Belanger

Belangie, M. S. — of Menlo Park, San Mateo County, Calif. Mayor of Menlo Park, Calif., 1954. Still living as of 1954.

BELARDO: See also Lilliana Belardo de O'Neal

Belardo de O'Neal, Lilliana — of Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Republican. Member of Virgin Islands legislature from St. Croix, 1981-86, 1989-96; defeated, 2000; candidate for Delegate to U.S. Congress from the Virgin Islands, 2002; member of Republican National Committee from Virgin Islands, 2008; delegate to Republican National Convention from Virgin Islands, 2008. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2008.

Belasco, Jack T. — of Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of Hermosa Beach, Calif., 1960. Still living as of 1960.

Belatti, E. M. — of Watertown, Codington County, S.Dak. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from South Dakota, 1948. Still living as of 1948.

Belaval, Germanica S. — Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Puerto Rico, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BELBLIDIA: See also Elly Shaw-Belblidia

Belcastro, Elizabeth — of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nev. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nevada, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Belch, Joseph S. — of Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 5th District, 1958, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

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