Benson, Elmer Austin b. September 22, 1895 d. March 13, 1985 US Senator, Minnesota Governor. Served in the United States Army during World War I. Also served as a United States Senator from Minnesota from 1935 to 1936, being defeated as Farmer-Labor in 1940, and 1942, Governor of Minnesota from 1937 to 1939, and defeated in 1938, and as a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Minnesota in 1944. (Bio by: K) Appleton Cemetery, Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota, USA
Kvale, Ole Juulson b. February 6, 1869 d. September 11, 1929 US Congressman. Elected to represent Minnesota's 7th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1923 to 1929. (Bio by: K) Benson City Cemetery, Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, USA
Kvale, Paul John b. March 27, 1896 d. June 14, 1960 US Congressman. Elected to represent Minnesota's 7th District and at-large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1929 to 1939. (Bio by: K) Protestant Cemetery, Benson, Swift County, Minnesota, USA