Background
Benson, Stuart was born on January 3, 1877 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Stewart and Martha (Bennett) Benson.
Benson, Stuart was born on January 3, 1877 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of George Stewart and Martha (Bennett) Benson.
Student University of Michigan, 1896-1898. Detroit School of Artist
Began as illustrator, 1900, later advertising writer, publicity manager, art editor, Collier’s Weekly, 1910-1913. Production manager Erickson Company, 1913-1917. Syndicate manager; member New York Stock Exchange firm, Morgan, Livermore & Company, 1919-1924.
Art editor Collier’s Weekly, since 1924.
Served overseas as captain and major infantry, 1917-1919. Clubs: Players, Dutch Treat, Westport Country.
Married Mary Helen Duggett, 1921.