Ole E. Benson Explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. News: Ole E. Benson, Legislator for 30 Years, Dies . Chicago Tribune . March 3, 1952 . Chicago, IL . 57 . . January 21, 2022.
2. Illinois Blue Book, 1947–1948, Biographical Sketch of O.E. Benson, pp. 252–252.
3. Illinois Blue Book, 1949–1950, Biographical Sketch of O.E. Benson, pp. 211–212.
4. News: Sen. Ole Benson of Ottawa Dies; 30-Year Veteran . Dixon Evening Telegraph . March 3, 1952 . Dixon, IL . 1 . . January 20, 2022.