J. Henry Bennett

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J. Henry Bennett (1876-1956) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.

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Biography

Bennett was born on November 18, 1876, and died on April 29, 1956. He was buried in Viroqua, Wisconsin. [1]

Career

Bennett was first elected to the Senate in 1914. [2] Additionally, he was District Attorney of Vernon County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

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References

  1. 'J. H. Bennett, Viroqua, Dies,' Sheboygan Press, April 30, 1956, pg. 4
  2. Paul F. Hunter, ed. (1919). THE WISCONSIN BLUE BOOK. p. 472.