Background
Benton, John Edwin was born on May 14, 1875 in Maidstone, Vermont, United States. Son of Josiah Henry and Harriet Buxton (Niles) Benton.
Benton, John Edwin was born on May 14, 1875 in Maidstone, Vermont, United States. Son of Josiah Henry and Harriet Buxton (Niles) Benton.
Student Phillips Exeter Academy, 1893-1896. Bachelor of Laws, Boston University School of Law, 1898.
August 7, 1929; 1 daughter (adopted), Jean Elizabeth (Whidden). Admitted to Massachusetts bar, 1898. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (U.S.), 1901.
Became member of firm of Cain & Benton, Keene, New Hampshire (U.S.), 1903.
Formed firm of Benton & Pickard, 1911-1918. General solicitor of the Interstate Commerce Commission, Bureau of Valuation, 1918-1919.
General solicitor of the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners, 1919-1944, advisory counsel since 1944.
Member New Hampshire (U.S.) House of Representatives, 1907-1908. Member Public Service communications of New Hampshire (U.S.), 1911-1915. Member American Bar Association, International Criminal Court Bar Association, Communications Commission Bar Association, American Judicature Society.
Clubs: Cosmos, National Press (Washington, District of Columbia).
Married Kate Lanmon Nims, September 4, 1907 (died September 12, 1927). Married second, Janet Benton Whidden (Mistress.