John Bennewies Explained

John Bennewies
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1911
Term End1:1919
Predecessor1:Valentine Stock
Successor1:Peter Smith
Constituency1:Perth South
Party:Conservative
Birth Date:20 November 1863
Birth Place:Logan Township, Canada West
Death Place:Brodhagen, Ontario
Occupation:Businessman
Spouse:Sophie Steiss (m. 1887)

John Bennewies (November 20, 1863  - June 22, 1943) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Perth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1914 to 1919.

He was born in Logan Township, Canada West, the son of Ludwig Bennewies, a German immigrant. In 1887, he married Sophie Steiss. Bennewies served as reeve for McKillop and Logan townships. He was president of the Dublin Telephone Company.[1]

Bennewies died at his home in Brodhagen, Ontario in 1943, a year after retiring from the telephone service.[2] He is buried at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1915 . EJ Chambers.
  2. News: Former MPP for Perth, John Bennewies Dies . Globe and Mail . June 23, 1943 . 3.