Background
Knudson, Bennett Olin was born on May 29, 1890 in Canton, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ole and Serena (Christiansen) Knudson.
Knudson, Bennett Olin was born on May 29, 1890 in Canton, Minnesota, United States. Son of Ole and Serena (Christiansen) Knudson.
Student Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1909-1910. Bachelor of Philosophy Chicago, 1912, Juris Doctor, 1914.
Jane. Admitted to Minnesota bar, 1914, and since in practice in Albert Lea. Vice president Olson Manufacturing Company, Johnson Launderers & Cleaners, Johnson Furriers, Freeborn Minks, Inc., Albert Lea Assurance Agency, Inc. Director Empire Mutual Insurance Company, Olson Products, Inc., Jefferson Building Corporation, Jobs, Inc., Minnesota Trust Company Economy Loan & Thrift Company, Super Structures, Inc., Hawthorne Homes, Inc.
President Albert Lea-Austin Broadcasting Company Past president Kiwanis International 1939-1940. District governor Minnesota-Dakota District, 1932-1933. Vice president, trustee Minnesota-Dakotas Ednl.
Foundation; member Minnesota Defense Council. Former member standing committee Minnesota Episcopal Diocese. Former alderman, Albert Lea, also officer in various community orgns.
Past president Albert Lea Chamber of Commerce.
Member American, Minnesota, Southeastern Minnesota bar associations, International Association Insurance Counsel, Sigma Chi, Phi Alpha Delta. Mason (K.T., 32°, Shriner). Member Elks, Sons of Norway.
Clubs: Kiwanis, Albert Lea Country. Member Rotary of Albert Lea.
Married Harriett Irvin, October 14, 1915.