About John Benneweis
Lived 1863 – 1943 (aged 79). John Benneweis was a Canadian politician.
John Bennewies (November 20, 1863 – June 22, 1943) was an Ontario farmer and political figure. He represented Perth South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1914 to 1919.
He was born in Logan Township, Canada West, the son of Ludwig Bennewies, a German immigrant. In 1887, he married Sophie Steiss. Bennewies served as reeve for McKillop and Logan townships. He was president of the Dublin Telephone Company.
Bennewies died at his home in Brodhagen, Ontario in 1943, a year after retiring from the telephone service. He is buried at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery.
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Canadian politician
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John Benneweis was born on 20 November 1863 in North Perth.
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John Benneweis died on 22 June 1943 in West Perth.
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John Benneweis was a politician.
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John Benneweis was Canadian.
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