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Charles A. Benson
Senate 1903-06 (District 21)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Sibley
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/9/1862
Birth Place:
Minnesota
Birth County:
Nicollet
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1936
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Winthrop
Occupation (when first elected):
Banker
EDUCATION
Nicollet County Public Schools; At Least Elementary School;
Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota; Attended College; 2 years
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Sibley County, Minnesota (County Commissioner);
1??? to 1???
Municipal Mayor:
Winthrop, Minnesota;
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Body:
Senate
District:
21
Elected:
11/4/1902
Residence:
Winthrop
Term of Office:
1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/6/1903
Counties Represented:
Sibley
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Banks and Banking
-
Enrollment
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Illuminating Oils (Chair)
-
Insurance
-
Library
-
Retrenchment and Reform
-
Roads and Bridges
Body:
Senate
District:
21
Elected:
11/4/1902
Residence:
Winthrop
Term of Office:
1/5/1903 to 1/6/1907
Oath Date:
1/6/1903
Counties Represented:
Sibley
Occupation:
Banker
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Banks and Banking
-
Enrollment
-
Grain and Warehouse
-
Hospitals for Insane
-
Illuminating Oils (Chair)
-
Insurance
-
Library
-
Retrenchment and Reform
-
Roads and Bridges