Erastus Benson

Erastus Bebnson
Born
Erastus A. Benson

February 10 1854
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Died1932 (aged 77-78)
EducationUniversity of Iowa
Occupation(s)Banker, investor, land speculator

Erastus A. Benson (February 10 1854–1932) was a banker, investor and land speculator in Omaha, Nebraska. Born and raised in Iowa, after graduating from the University of Iowa Benson speculated in land around Omaha. After investing in early business ventures in the phonograph and the Kinetoscope, Benson staged an unsuccessful bid to become the Mayor of Omaha. In addition to being one of the inaugural members of the influential National Phonograph Association,[1] the former town of Benson, Nebraska, was named after him.

  1. ^ Phonograph Association Archived 2011-07-26 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8/8/07.