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    Benz, George

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 1873-75 (District 24)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Ramsey

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: ??/??/1838
    Birth Place:
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: Germany
    Date of Death: ??/??/1908
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
    Occupation (when first elected): Merchant, Wholesale Liquor Dealer

    EDUCATION

    Private Schools; At Least Elementary School; Prepared for a Teacher

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Married
    Children:
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He came to the United States in 1854 and settled in Chicago, Illinois. He moved to Minnesota in 1856.

    His party affiliation when first elected was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.

    Total Days Served: 1092

    SESSIONS SERVED

    17th Legislative Session (1875)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1875
    Body: House
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/3/1874
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/5/1875 to 1/3/1876
    Oath Date: 1/5/1875
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Not Available
    Committees:
    • Immigration
    • Public Buildings (Chair)
    • Ways and Means

    16th Legislative Session (1874)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1874
    Body: House
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/4/1873
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/6/1874 to 1/4/1875
    Oath Date: 1/6/1874
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant
    Party: Not Available
    Committees:
    • Public Buildings (Chair)
    • Ways and Means

    15th Legislative Session (1873)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1873
    Body: House
    District: 24
    Elected: 11/5/1872
    Residence: Saint Paul
    Term of Office: 1/7/1873 to 1/5/1874
    Oath Date: 1/7/1873
    Counties Represented: Ramsey
    Occupation: Merchant, Wholesale Liquor Dealer
    Party: Republican Party Notes: His party affiliation was provided by The Fifteenth Legislature of Minnesota, 1873.
    Committees:
    • Public Buildings (Chair)
    • Railroads

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