Simon Benson

Simon Benson
Benson circa 1925
Chairman of the Oregon State Highway Commission
In office
March 1, 1917 – December 31, 1918
Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byR. A. Booth
Personal details
BornSimen Bergersen Klæve
(1851-09-09)September 9, 1851
Gausdal, Oppland, Norway
DiedAugust 5, 1942(1942-08-05) (aged 90)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouses
  • Esther Searles
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    (m. 1877; died 1891)​
  • Pamelia Loomis
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    (after 1891)​
Children5
RelativesSig Unander (grandson)
Occupation
  • Businessman
  • philanthropist

Simon Benson (born Simen Bergersen Klæve, September 9, 1851 – August 5, 1942) was a Norwegian-born American businessman and philanthropist who was active in the city of Portland, Oregon.

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