Benjamin Webster (politician)

For the actor-manager and playwright, see Benjamin Nottingham Webster.

Benjamin Webster (April 14, 1867 – March 15, 1923) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Webster was born on April 14, 1867, in Platteville, Wisconsin.^[1] He died there on March 15, 1923.^[2]

Career

Webster was a member of the Assembly during the 1917 session.^[2][3] Previously, he had been postmaster of Platteville from 1898 to 1914.^[2] At the time of his death, Webster was mayor of Platteville,^[2] having been elected in 1922.^[4][5] He was a Republican.