Joseph Bray Bennett (February 23, 1833 – August 17, 1913) was an English American immigrant, machine manufacturer, and Republican politician.
Joseph Bray Bennett was born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in February 1833.
In December 1869, he purchased a partnership stake in a machine factory business and became sole proprietor in 1873.
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Bennett moved to Washington, D.C., and remained in this job until 1911, when he retired due to poor health.