Benson, Christian Ludwig

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Christian Ludwig Benson Soundex Code B525

Christian Ludwig Benson, Wholesale Fish Merchant

Born in: Haderslev, Denmark on Tuesday, April 22, 1856;

Son of: J. and Anna M. Benson, nee Anna M. Paulsen

Educated in Denmark; came to United States, 1870;

Married Chatrine Benson, nee Chatrine Lundin in Chicago in August, 1879;

Children: Alfred J., and Anna.

Since 1876 importer of Norwegian, Swedish, and Hollander products, mainly fish and cheese.

Republican.

Lutheran.

Mason.

Park Commissioner of the North Shore Park District, 1900-4.

Office: 274-6 S. Water St.

Residence: 1023 Pratt Avenue Rogers Park

Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1905.

Chicago Blue Book

Mr. & Mrs. Christian Ludwig Benson were listed in the 1893 Chicago Blue Book, page 778. This issue does not list the address of anyone living in Rogers Park.

Mr. & Mrs. Christian Ludwig Benson were listed in the 1894 Chicago Blue Book, page 772. This issue does not list the address of anyone living in Rogers Park.