Background
Davidson, Benjamin was born on August 15, 1859 in Slutzk, Russia. Son of H. L. and Cima (Lazinski) Davidson.
Davidson, Benjamin was born on August 15, 1859 in Slutzk, Russia. Son of H. L. and Cima (Lazinski) Davidson.
Educated private school.
Came to the United States, 1881, naturalized citizen, 1886. Settled in Sioux City, Iowa, 1882. Dealer in housewares.
Associate in mercantile business with brother, 1884.
Then president Davidson Brothers Company.
Mason.
Married Ida Frank, 1888 (died 1906). Married second, Blanche Hart, 1911. Children: Tess (Mistress Oswaldo de Zuliani), Edith (Mistress Paul Segnitz), Leon, Frank.