Colbert, Benjamin Horace, 1873-1960
Dates
- Existence: 1873 - 1960-12-08
Biography
Benjamin served with Troop F of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry Regiment (The Rough Riders) and fought during the Spanish-American War at San Juan Hill under Theodore Roosevelt's command. He was cited for bravery by the Cuban government. The town of Colbert, where he was born when Oklahoma was Indian Territory, was named after his family. When Roosevelt became president, Colbert, who had been closely associated with him, was appointed U.S. Marshal for the southern district of Indian Territory. He also attended Baylor and Vanderbilt Universities. He was a long-time resident of Tulsa and moved to Hot Springs to live with his son, Ted Colbert, about a year prior. Benjamin was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Mittimus Signed by Chris Madsen , 1904-03-31
Penitentiary mittimus from the U. S. Southern District, Indian Territory, dated March 31, 1904, committing convicted murderer George Allen to the U. S. Penitentiary in Ft. Leavenworth for 2 years and 9 months, as well as fining him $25.00. Signed on the back in his capacity of United States Marshal "C. Madsen / Deputy" after the convict had been delivered to prison on April 2, 1904.
A "mittimus" is a warrant issued by a court to physically commit someone to prison.