Herman V. Benitz Page last updated:
25 February 2012
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Herman Vitalis Benitz
(1863-1893)

Born 28 April, 1863. Herman was a child of 4 when the family moved to Oakland, and only 11 upon arrival in Argentina. Just 13 when his father died in 1876, he grew up at "La California". He was reputed to have been a hard worker, assisting his brothers operate "La California" and "Los Palmares". While on a well-earned holiday at the coastal resort of Mar del Plata, Argentina, he was accused of not paying his gambling debts. Herman's body was found by an arroyo, dead from suicide or murder, 31 January, 1893. He was 29 years old. He is buried at "La California"

Sorry folks, not just yet.  For now please see his summary on Wilhelm & Josephine's “Family”.

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