Benson, Harry Gilmore

ID
0227
Nationality
American
Occupation
Printer
Teacher
Summary
Born in Baltimore County, MD; deafened at 14 months by bronchial pneumonia. Attended the Maryland School for the deaf 1881-1891, then got employment as a printer in Frederick and then Hampstead, MD, before returning to school 1892-1893. Became foreman of the printing shop at the Maryland School upon graduation. Also taught gymnastics in the Frederick YMCA. Married Minnie English, another MSD graduate and teacher, in 1901.
References
Representative Deaf Persons [first edition], p.90-91; Representative Deaf Persons [second edition], p.116-117.
Dates
1874-18 July 1959