Background
Benson, Charles Edward was born on December 13, 1912 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of John Alexander and Katie Martha (Butcher) Benson.
Benson, Charles Edward was born on December 13, 1912 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of John Alexander and Katie Martha (Butcher) Benson.
Independent mechanic on heavy equipment and marine engines, 1926-1937; machinist, Miami (Florida) Ship Building Company, 1937-1938; mechanic, Eastern Airlines, Miami, 1938-1941; mechanic, instructor, San Antonio, 1941-1946; owner, manager, Benson Aero-Motive Company, San Antonio, 1946-1948; owner, manager, Benson Aero-Motive Inc., San Antonio, since 1948.
Married Dorothy Mae Seibert, September 20, 1941 (divorced August 1951). Married Maxine Luella Welch, February 10, 1952. Children: Linda Jeanne, Thomas Charles, Carol Annual.