Background
Benson was born 1836 in Armagh, Ireland.
Benson was born 1836 in Armagh, Ireland.
After attending Queen"s University, Ontario Benson migrated to Queensland and established a medical practice in 1867. Benson represented the electoral district of Clermont from 4 May 1870 to 6 September 1870. Benson was critical of the existing Legislative Assembly, advocated for separation of North Queensland from the rest of the state, and reform of the Land Acting, Immigration Acting and Pastoral Leases Acting.
Benson died in Street Kilda, Melbourne on 25 July 1885.
He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.