Benjamin Webster (politician) explained

Benjamin Webster (April 14, 1867 – March 15, 1923) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Webster was born on April 14, 1867, in Platteville, Wisconsin.[1] He died there on March 15, 1923.[2]

Career

Webster was a member of the Assembly during the 1917 session.[2] [3] Previously, he had been postmaster of Platteville from 1898 to 1914.[2] At the time of his death, Webster was mayor of Platteville,[2] having been elected in 1922.[4] [5] He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Wisconsin Blue Book. Madison. 1917. 528–529.
  2. News: Platteville Loses Prominent Citizen. Janesville Daily Gazette. March 26, 1923. 4. Newspapers.com. June 28, 2017.
  3. Book: Journal of Proceedings of the Fifty-Sixth Session of the Wisconsin Legislature. Madison, Wisconsin. Democrat Printing Company. 1923. 1393–1394.
  4. News: City Elections: Platteville. Eau Claire Leader. April 6, 1922. 8. Newspapers.com. June 29, 2017.
  5. News: Webster Is Mayor at Platteville. Janesville Daily Gazette. April 6, 1922. 6. Newspapers.com. June 29, 2017.

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