Joseph Augustine Benton

Joseph Augustine Benton was a celebrated American lawyer, judge, and statesman, who served in the Illinois state legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives. In this touching memoir, Benton's son pays tribute to his father's life and accomplishments, highlighting his many contributions to the legal profession and public service. Joseph Augustine Benton in Memorial is an inspiring and informative read for anyone interested in American history or legal scholarship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.