Willis E. Benedict Explained

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

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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Willis E. Benedict Biography. USGenWeb Archives. 2013-10-08.
2. Web site: Teacher Politicians in Wisconsin. Political Graveyard. 2013-10-08.
3. http://legis.state.sd.us/historical/LegislatorDetail.aspx?MemberID=2053 South Dakota Legislature Database-Legislature Information