THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Thursday, September 24, 1931

 

George R. Benson, county judge of Flagler county since 1928, died suddenly late Saturday evening at the home of his son, Hazen Benson, in the Haw Creek section of the county. His death was attributed to heart trouble.

The deceased was born in St. Joseph, Mich. 63 years ago, the second son of Joe and. Kathryn Benson. He moved to Flagler county with his Wife and son, Hazen M. Benson, in 1925, after purchasing a farm in the Haw Creek community, living on the farm until his election to the judgeship in 1928. Mrs. Benson died in December 1926.

The judge was a member of the Spanish War Veterans, a Mason and a member of the Christian Science church, maintaining an active relationship in these organizations until his death.

Surviving relatives are three sons, George R. Jr., Joe H. and Hazen M.; two daughters, Mrs. Leotah Hamilton and Mrs. Helen Walker; nine grandchildren, all of whom reside in this county, He is also survived by one brother, T. C. Benson of Foley, Ala.

Funeral services were conducted by the local Masonic lodge, and interment was made in Crescent City cemetery beside that of his wife, the Masons conducting the burial ceremony also.

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THE FLAGLER TRIBUNE
Bunnell, Florida
Friday, September 25, 1931

Funeral services from the remains of Judge George R Benson of Bunnell, who died at his home last Saturday, were concluded here on Tuesday with Masonic honors. Interment was made in Eden cemetery by the side of his wife.

Members of Masonic lodges through out this region including Palatka, Bunnell and Crescent City assisted in the Masonic services at the grave.

Judge Benson is survived by three sons, Harry Benson, George R Benson, Jr. and Hazen Benson; two daughters Mrs. Helen Walker and Mrs. Leotah Hamilton, of Bunnell.

Members of Lake Lodge F. & A. M. assisted by Deputy Grand Master, Charles H. Hyde and visiting Masons in the ritualistic services.