Legislator Details
Dr. William H. P. Benjamin
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/2/1839
City: Saline, NY
County: Onondaga County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 5/22/1902
City: Bridgeport, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 5/24/1902
City: Bridgeport, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Pine Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Emma Main; children: Arthur W., Florence R. and William H.
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: physician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Syracuse Institute;
graduated in medicine in 1861
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Harvey and Sarah (Bilow) Benjamin. He moved to Saginaw County, MI in 1865 (MIBiog states 1866).
Notable Facts:
Served in both chambers.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Asylums for the Insane, Public Lands, Saline Interests , Lumber Interests
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bridgeport
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 23
District Description: Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Insurance , Public Health
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Bridgeport
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 3
District Description: Townships of Albee, Brady, Birch Run, Brant, Bridgeport, Chapin, Chesaning, Frankenmuth, Fremont, Jonesfield, Maple Grove, Richland, St. Charles, Spalding, Swan Creek, Taymouth and
Thomastown
Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes: