Henry Frederick William Behnsen

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Elizabeth G. Reade
(m. 1878)
Henry Frederick William Behnsen
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
In office
1907–1916
OccupationCigar manufacturer, politician

Henry Frederick William Behnsen (March 16, 1852 [1] March 6, 1938) was a German-born cigar manufacturer [1] and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Victoria City in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as a Conservative from 1907 until his retirement at the 1916 provincial election.

He was born in Hanover and was educated there. Behnsen served as a paymaster in the German Army. In 1878, he married Elizabeth G. Reade. [1]

He died in Seattle on March 6, 1938. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Chambers, Ernest J (1910). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1910.
  2. "Henry F. W. Behnsen". Vancouver Sun . Victoria. March 9, 1938. p. 7. Retrieved March 16, 2020 via Newspapers.com.