Background
BENSON, Ezra was born on August 4, 1899.
agriculturist and religious leader
BENSON, Ezra was born on August 4, 1899.
Brigham Young University, Iowa State College, and University of California.
Executive Secretary National Council of Farmer Company-operatives 1939-1943. Served on several advisory committees and national boards in field of agriculture since 1939. Executive Committee American Institute of Company-operation 1942-1952, Chairman Board of Trustees 1952.
Director Com Products Incorporated. since 1961.
President Mormon Church European Mission 1963. Leader, Mormon Church November since 1985.
Republican.
Farm Foundation 1946, 1950. National Agricultural Advisory Committee during Second World War, member National Farm Credit Committee 1940-1943. Council of Twelve, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 1943.