[1] At the breaking out of the American Civil War, he joined the Union Army and was elected as Lieutenant Colonel of the 75th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and in December 1862, was promoted to Colonel and served throughout the war.
The mob claimed to be acting on orders from Governor Elisha Baxter, who disclaimed any knowledge of the matter.
[3] Bennett continued on the court until his term expired in 1874, and then moved to Helena, Arkansas, where he engaged in the private practice of law.
[1] He was elected to the South Dakota Supreme Court in 1889, taking office on October 15, 1889.
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