Theodore Benfey

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

Theodore Benfey
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate
In office 1916–1924
Personal details
Born	Theodor Benfey (1871-06-11)June 11, 1871 Plymouth, Wisconsin, US
Died	March 13, 1935(1935-03-13) (aged 63) Sheboygan, Wisconsin, US
Political party	Republican
Occupation	Soldier, politician

Biography

Benfey was born on June 11, 1871, in Plymouth, Wisconsin.^[1] He graduated from high school in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. During the Spanish–American War, he served with the United States Army.

He died in Sheboygan on March 13, 1935.^[1]

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.