Source: Greenwood Gleaner 10/10/1940

OBITUARY OF CARL BENSON

Carl Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernt Hol was born Feb. 4, 1861 on a homestead known as Ericksmoen, located in the Township of Waller, Province of Solor in Norway.

In April 1881, he immigrated to Americas, as had other sisters and brothers before him, and joined some of them at Blair.

A short time later he secured employment with the Sawyer and Austin Lumber Company, working in the lumber camps in Clark County during the winters and on the Sawyer farm, later known as the Bowen farm, located one mile west of Longwood, during the summers. He was employed by the Sawyer and Austin Company for approximately 16 years.

On Oct. 1, 1891, he became united in marriage to Jorgine Marie Jorgenson at Eau Claire. From this wedlock were born four children, namely Leonard, Mathilde, Boy and Guy. Two sons, Roy and Guy, passed away during early manhood, and his wife, Jorgine, ordinarily called Gena, preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 1935.

The greater part of Carl Benson s life was spent as a farmer in Longwood Township, Clark County, where he, his wife and family gained a wide acquaintance and a host of friends.

Carl and Mrs. Benson were active in helping to form the present church organization in Longwood.

His death, on Sept. 26, 1940, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 22 days, is mourned by his two surviving children, Leonard and Mathilde his three grandchildren two great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Olive Rund of Minneapolis, Minn., who on account of failing health was unable to attend and many other relatives and countless friends.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 29 from the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Longwood, Rev. A. Norson officiating at the service. Interment was made at the church cemetery.