| Name |
Lester Alfred Benson |
| Birth |
20 Apr 1883 |
Marshall County, Iowa, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Census |
1920 |
Rolette, Rolette County, North Dakota, United States [1] |
| USA |
| Occupation |
1920 |
Rolette, Rolette County, North Dakota, United States [1] |
| veterinarian |
| Census |
1930 |
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States [2] |
| USA |
| Occupation |
1930 |
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States [2] |
| veterinarian |
| Census |
1940 |
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States [3] |
| USA |
| FindaGrave Memorial ID |
24468768 |
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| Occupation |
1940 |
Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States [3] |
| veterinarian |
| _UID |
C17C2CE70D7A42A4A5444ABEAD076520E7D2 |
| Death |
12 Feb 1965 |
Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, United States |
- LESTER ALFRED BENSON 1889 - 1965
Lester Alfred Benson, born 1884 in Marshall County, lowa to Daniel Benson (1852- 1909) and Dorothy Caroline Bohnsack (1859-1931). He attended Quail Trap School in LaMoille and later followed his brothers John and Albert to North Dakota. He received his DVM from the University Of Manitoba School Of Veterinary Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He had a long and successful career in veterinary medicine, practicing with his son lt4ax in Grand Forks and he served as president of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association in 1930. He was married to Anna Gromwell Rowatt of Perth, Ontario on July 26, '1909 in Rugby, ND and they had four children: Max, Eileen, Myron and Jeanne.
Anna died in 1939 of peritonitis (gall bladder or appendix?). ln the 1940s and 50s, he lived at 519 Belmont Road in Grand Forks with his housekeeper, Mrs. Dvorakand her father, August.
MY BENSON GRANDPA
Written by William Lee Benson, son of Max,
grandson of Lester, great grandson of Daniel, great great grandson of James
Lester Alfred Benson (1889-1965) was born in Marshall County, Iowa, but resided most of his life in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and practiced at Benson & Benson Animal Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He married Anna Cromwell Rowatt (1884-1939) of Perth, Ontario.
Lester died in 1965 and is buried in Grand Forks.
LESTER ALFRED BENSON 1889 - 1965
Written by Barbara Benson Baltisberger daughter of Herbert Benson & Helen Kerr
Lester was fourth son of Daniel and Caroline and his grandfather was James and grandmother was Frances. Lester was born in Marshall County. See "Memories of Lester Benson Family" by Helen (Benson) Belshaw. He became a veterinary and was State Veterinarian for many years. He married Anna Rowett and they lived in East Grand Forks and had four children-Max, Eileen, Myron and Jean. Jean was an invalid and bedfast. She didn't live past 16 years.
Aunt Anna died in 1939 following gall bladder surgery and Uncle Lester hired a lady who cared for the family. She brought her elderly mother to live there.
Uncle Lester died at age of 81 in 1965. Lester always loved to have his relatives from Iowa visit. One time Cecil, Elmer, Charles and Bill Baltisberger made the trip (in 1954). They were invited to watch "Doc" operate on a dog. "You'd better get that young man outside quickly or you'll be picking him up off the floor." Cecil hustled Elmer out. Elmer never could stand the sight of blood. He survived! So did the dog!
We loved to have Uncle Lester visit Iowa. He always had lots of good stories. One time he had a Brittany Spaniel at his office and he got a call to the country and dashed out of the office telling the dog to "stay." The dog stayed in the same spot until "Doc" came back late in the day. The dog was well trained. He felt badly he didn't get back sooner.
Jean (1925-1941) loved music and every time Barbara visited she played the piano and Jean would laugh and smile. The boys went on to college and Max to Iowa State to be a veterinarian and joined his dad in practice. Myron went to California. We loved Max coming to Iowa State College as he visited us Iowa cousins often. Max met his wife (Josephine Haupert) in college. He got his degree in 1940 and practiced in Grand Forks and Jamestown, N.D., and other places. He was divorced from Josephine Haupert. They had three children- William Lee (1941), Judy Jo, and Diane Ann (1945). Max died at a Yakima, Washington, nursing home following a hip fracture that caused his retirement.
posted on Ancestry by " jmorris31"
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| Burial |
Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States |
| Person ID |
I52358 |
Lanark County Origins | My Paternal Grandmother's Branch, This is my paternal Lineage |
| Last Modified |
5 Jan 2023 |
| Family |
Anna Cromwell Rowat, b. 15 Sep 1888, Perth, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada d. 1 Nov 1939, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States (Age 51 years) |
| Marriage |
21 Jul 1909 |
Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States |
- Pretty Wedding at Rugby
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Rowatt in Rugby on last Wednesday afternoon occurred the marriage of a prominent young couple of Rolette, Miss Anna Rowatt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rowatt, and L. A. Benson, the well known state veterinarian.
The wedding ceremony took place under an arch twined with smilax and Rev. H. Ketcham was the officiating clergyman. The strains of Mendelssonhn's wedding march layed by Mrs. Martin Benson announced the coming of the bridal party, the bride, attired in a dainty and simple princess gown of white, leaning on the arm of her father, her bridesmaid, Miss Eva Rowatt of Winnipeg also gowned in white and carrying pink carnations, the groom and his best man, A. Benson. After the nutial words had been spoken congratulations were extended and this was followed by the service of the wedding dinner.
In the evening Dr. and Mrs. Benson left on their honeymoon, expecting to take quite an extended trip through Minnesota, Iowa and Manitoba. The bride's traveling suit was of electric blue worn with large black hat.
Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks, North Dakota
26 Jul 1909, pg 7
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| Children |
| + | 1. Maxwell Rowatt Benson, b. 1 Aug 1911, Rolette County, North Dakota, United States d. 16 Sep 1984, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States (Age 73 years) |
| + | 2. Eileen Cromwell Benson, b. 10 Jan 1912, Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, United States d. 24 Oct 1980, Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, United States (Age 68 years) |
| + | 3. Myron Lester Benson, b. 1921, North Dakota, United States d. 1969, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States (Age 48 years) |
| | 4. Anna Jean "Jean" Benson, b. 28 Jun 1925 d. 22 Jul 1942, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States (Age 17 years) |
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| Family ID |
F17926 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
4 Mar 2024 |
1883 - 1965 (81 years)
