Theodore Benfey Explained

Theodore Benfey (June 11, 1871 - March 13, 1935)[1] was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Benfey was born on June 11, 1871, in Plymouth, Wisconsin. He graduated from high school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. During the Spanish–American War, he served with the United States Army.

Political career

Benfey was elected to the Senate in 1916. Additionally, he was District Attorney of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin from 1899 to 1905 and a member of the Sheboygan City Council.[2] He was a Republican.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Journal of Proceedings. 1935. Wisconsin Legislature. June 5, 2020.
  2. Book: THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK. Madison. 1917. 511–512. 2015-09-29.