Benjamin Jason Horton
Benjamin Jason Horton (September 18, 1873 – 1963) was a Puerto Rico politician and one-time acting Governor of Puerto Rico. He was originally from Lawrence, Kansas. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Puerto Rico from 1912 through 1932 and then as a member of the Democratic National Committee from 1932 to 1940.
Benjamin Jason Horton | |
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| Governor of Puerto Rico Interim | |
| In office January – February 5, 1934 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Robert Hayes Gore |
| Succeeded by | Blanton C. Winship |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1873 Lawrence, Kansas |
| Died | 1963 |
| Profession | Politician |
He was the Attorney General of Puerto Rico from 1933 to 1935. During that time, he also served as Governor of Puerto Rico for a month from January 1934 to February 5, 1934.
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| Preceded by Robert Hayes Gore |
Governor of Puerto Rico January 1934 – February 5, 1934 (Acting) |
Succeeded by Blanton C. Winship |
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