Louis Benecke
Louis Benecke (May 1, 1843 – August 29, 1919) was an American businessman, lawyer, and politician. Biography. Benecke was born in Stiege, Duchy of Brunswick, Germany. In 1856, Benecke emigrated with his family to the United States and settled in Brunswick, Missouri. During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army in the 18th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment and the 49th Missouri Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Benecke was admitted to the Missouri bar and practiced law in Brunswick, Missouri. He was also involved in the banking, telephone, and manufacturing businesses. Benecke served on the Brunswick City Council and  served as mayor of Brunswick. He also served on the Brunswick Board of Education and was the vice-president of the school board. Benecke was involved in the Republican Party in Chariton County, Missouri. Benecke served in the Missouri Senate from 1869 to 1875. He wrote: "Historical Sketch The "Sixties" in Chariton County, Missouri." In 1919. Benecke died in Brunswick, Missouri after a long illness. His brother was Robert Benecke, who was a photographer.