Benjamin F. Shields
Benjamin F. Shields | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1940–1942 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Kirtley |
| Succeeded by | Stanley S. Dickson |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office 1920–1922 | |
| In office 1932–1934 | |
| In office 1936–1938 | |
| In office 1940–1942 | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Member of the Kentucky Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1954–1958 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1881 Nelson County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | March 11, 1969 (aged 88) Shelbyville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Party | Democartic |
| Spouse | Ardia May Milligan |
Benjamin F. Shields (January 2, 1881 – March 11, 1969) was an American politician and physician who served as Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1940 to 1942.[1][2]
Early life and education
Shields was born on January 2, 1881, in Nelson County, Kentucky, to Elizabeth (née Green) and Benjamin F. Shields. He was educated at Kentucky University and Hospital Collage of Medicine in Louisville, and was married to Ardia May Milligan on April 17, 1919.[3]
Death
He died in 1969 at Kings's Daughters Hospital in Shelbyville, Kentucky.[4]
References
- ^ Kentucky General Assembly Membership 1900-2005 Vol. I 1900 - 1949 (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Legislative Research Commission. April 2005. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ Kentucky General Assembly Membership 1900-2005 Vol. II 1950 - 2005 (PDF). Frankfort, Kentucky: Legislative Research Commission. April 2005. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ^ kavanaugh, Frank K (1940). Kentucky directory for the use of courts, state and county officials and General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Frankfort, Kentucky: The State Journal Company. p. 181. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Dr. Shielsd, Ex-Speaker of Kentucky House, Dies". The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. March 12, 1969. Retrieved 7 February 2026.