John Bennewies
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.
John Bennewies | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1911–1919 | |
| Preceded by | Valentine Stock |
| Succeeded by | Peter Smith |
| Constituency | Perth South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1863 Logan Township, Canada West |
| Died | June 22, 1943 (aged 79) Brodhagen, Ontario |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse(s) | Sophie Steiss (m. 1887) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
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.[1]
Bennewies died at his home in Brodhagen, Ontario in 1943, a year after retiring from the telephone service.[2] He is buried at St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery.
References
- EJ Chambers. Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1915.
- "Former MPP for Perth, John Bennewies Dies". Globe and Mail. June 23, 1943. p. 3.
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