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John E. Benitz | Page last updated: 27 January 2012 |
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John E. Benitz | Page last updated: 27 January 2012 |
Born 24 August, 1861. Johnnie was a child of 6 when the family moved to Oakland, and 13 upon arrival in Argentina. Still 14 when his father died in June, 1876, he grew up at "La California" to become a civic-minded successful estanciero (rancher). He helped establish towns and schools, served as mayor of two towns, was a founding member of the Rosario and Bell Ville agricultural societies, and of the Asociación Argentina de Polo. When Benitz Hermanos was dissolved in 1902, he received estancia "Los Algarrobos" near Monte Buey, Córdoba. He also managed "El Victoriano" & "La Escondida" next to the Algarrobos, and "El Bermejo" in the Chaco—estancias he owned in partnership with T. Agar, M. Cross, and others. He also managed neighboring "La Minnesota" for his brother Alfred. On 25 October, 1892, he married Marjorie Macintosh; they had 5 children. Johnnie's life was cut short on 20 March, 1916, when a flash flood washed through his summer home "Cruz Grande", Cruz Grande, Córdoba. He was 55 years old. Marjorie lived another 30 years and was 83 years old when she died on 26 December, 1945, at "Los Algarrobos". They are both buried at "La California".
Sorry folks, not just yet. For now please see his summary on Wilhelm & Josephine's “Family”.
