ELMER A BENSON ( former US Senator and Governor of Minnesota) was a cousin to my grandmother ( Hilda Emily JOSEPHINE BENSON) Years ago he corresponded with my grandmother and visited our family. I am searching for those connected to this Benson family. Elmer Austin Benson b. Appleton, Swift, Minnesota Sept 22 1895 PARENTS: Father: Thomas Helga Benson - emigrated from Norway,1866; worked and lived in Swift Co and founded a general store in Appleton. Died in 1937 Mother: Dora Jacobsen - emigrated from Norway (ggranddaughter of TALLIEV OLAVSSON HUVESTAD-one of original signers of the Norwegian Declaration of Independence) SIBLINGS: There were seven children born to Tom and Dora BROTHERS: Oscar Benson b.1879 Louis Benson b.1898 Any information would be appreciated.