José J. Benítez Díaz
José Juan Benítez Díaz (c. November 24, 1865– August 25, 1947) was a Puerto Rican businessman, entrepreneur and Unionista politician. He served as a member of the Senate of Puerto Rico from 1917 to 1924. In 1917, Benítez Díaz was elected to the first Senate of Puerto Rico for the Union of Puerto Rico party, representing the District of Humacao. He served in that position until 1924. After that, Benítez was the owner of Benítez Sugar Company in Vieques.