Willis E. Benedict (July 16, 1858 – August 17, 1917) was a member of the South Dakota Senate and the South Dakota House of Representatives.

He was born in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.[1] He moved to Lincoln County, South Dakota in 1872. On August 12, 1899, Benedict married Maude Ionia Druse. They had one daughter. Benedict is buried in Canton, South Dakota.[2][3]

Career

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Benedict was a member of the Senate from 1899 to 1900 and of the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1902. He was a Republican.

References

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  1. ^ "Willis E. Benedict Biography". USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  2. ^ "Teacher Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
  3. ^ South Dakota Legislature Database-Legislature Information