Ole E. Benson (January 23, 1866 – March 2, 1952) was an American politician.
Benson was born in Finnøy, Norway and emigrated with parents to the United States in 1871.[1] He settled in Ottawa, Illinois and was involved with farm management. He served as sheriff of LaSalle County, Illinois in 1906 and was a Republican.[1] Benson served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1913 to 1919; from 1923 to 1925 and from 1929 to 1939.[1] He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1939 to 1951.[2][3] Benson died in Ottawa, Illinois.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Ole E. Benson, Legislator for 30 Years, Dies". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, IL. March 3, 1952. p. 57. Retrieved January 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book, 1947–1948, Biographical Sketch of O.E. Benson, pp. 252–252.
- ^ Illinois Blue Book, 1949–1950, Biographical Sketch of O.E. Benson, pp. 211–212.
- ^ "Sen. Ole Benson of Ottawa Dies; 30-Year Veteran". Dixon Evening Telegraph. Dixon, IL. March 3, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved January 20, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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