Jared Benson

Jared Benson (1821 in Worcester, Massachusetts – May 9, 1894) was a Minnesota politician and a former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Benson served two stints as speaker, from 1861 to 1862, and again in 1864. He also served as a regent of the University of Minnesota.^[1]

Jared Benson
4th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office 1861–1862
Preceded by	Amos Coggswell
Succeeded by	Charles D. Sherwood
6th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office 1864–1864
Preceded by	Charles D. Sherwood
Succeeded by	Thomas H. Armstrong
Minnesota State Representative from the 4th District
In office January 8, 1861 – January 5, 1863
In office January 5, 1864 – January 2, 1865
Minnesota State Representative from the 25th District
In office January 7, 1879 – January 3, 1881
Minnesota State Representative from the 28th District
In office January 8, 1889 – January 5, 1891
Personal details
Born	1821 (1821) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 9, 1894(1894-05-09) (aged 72–73)
Political party	Republican
Residence(s)	Anoka, Minnesota, U.S.
Profession	Farmer