Viewing Douglas A. Hedin, "Judge Benjamin F. Webber (1833-1906)."Douglas A. Hedin, "Judge Benjamin F. Webber (1833-1906)."Benjamin F. Webber served almost 24 years on the Ninth Judicial District Court, from 1883 through 1906. He was elected three times without opposition or party designation. He was listed on ballots in elections in 1888, 1894 and 1900 as a "non-partisan" candidate. In 1906 he announced his candidacy for judge in the Republican primary but withdrew because of worries about the health of his wife and their finances. He committed suicide on December 4, 1906.
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