Cumberland County, Maine - Arthur H. Benoit
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Biography
Arthur H. Benoit
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 170-171


Arthur H. Benoit, an enterprising dealer in clothing and gentlemen's furnishing
goods, of Westbrook, Me., was born in St. Dominique, P. Q., May 12, 1865, son of
Charles and Amelie (Clement) Benoit. His immediate ancestors were natives of
Canada; and his father was born in St. John Baptist de Ranville, April 28, 1828,
being one of a family of eight children. Charles Benoit learned the trade of a
blacksmith, which he followed in St. Dominique and Biddeford, Me., until some
years ago, when he returned to St. Dominique, where he is now engaged in
carrying on a farm. His wife, Amelie Clement, who is also a native of Canada,
was born in St. Andre des Equart, Ontario, August 14, 1832. She has been the
mother of nine children, six of whom are living, namely: Albert, who resides in
Cornwall, Province of Ontario; Clement, a resident of St. Hyacinthe, P.Q.;
Arthur H., the subject of this sketch; Maria; Charles A., who is employed by his
brother Arthur; and Annie, who resides with her parents.

Mr. Benoit's grandfather on his father's side was Toussaint Benoit, and his
grandmother on the same side was Rosalie Laperche dit Sabourin. On his mother's
side Mr. Benoit's grandfather was John Clement who was born at La Pointe Claire;
and his grandmother, Tasette Lefebre, born at Vaudreuil. His uncles on his
father's side of the family are Toussaint, Venaut, and Julien; his aunts,
Desauges, Henriette, Catherine, and Rosalie. His uncles on his mother's side are
Edward, Oliver, Alexander, and Francis; his aunts, Philamene and Julie.

Arthur H. Benoit commenced his education in the schools of St. Dominique, and
after his removal to Biddeford he pursued a course of English studies in the
public schools of that city. After leaving school he was employed at the York
Mills in Saco for about four years, and then entered mercantile business as a
clerk for C. H. Weffer, a clothing dealer of Saco. He continued in that capacity
for six years, during which time he became familiar with every detail of the
business; and about the year 1890 he formed a copartnership with Mr. Weffer for
the purpose of establishing a store in Westbrook, which was opened under his
personal supervision. In 1893 he purchased Mr. Weffer's interest in the
Westbrook store, since which time he has conducted trade solely upon his own
account, having created a thriving business. He also opened a branch store in
Biddeford, Me., in 1896. He carries in both stores a varied line of ready-made
clothing, hats, caps, and gentlemen's furnishing goods of every description, and
is regarded as one of the most enterprising and successful young merchants of
Westbrook.

In 1890 Mr. Benoit was united in marriage to Marie Philamene Anna Brodeur, born
February 28, 1868, daughter of Samuel and Emma Cussou Brodeur, of Montreal. Mr.
and Mrs. Benoit have three children, namely: Henry, born December 16, 1891;
Romeo, born June 27, 1893; and Robert, born September 25, 1895. In all matters
relating to the general welfare of the community Mr. Benoit takes a deep
interest; and, although not active in public affairs, he evinces a desire for a
progressive administration of the municipal government. He is a member of Court
City of Westbrook, No. 8140, Ancient Order of Foresters, of which he has been a
Trustee; and he attends the Roman Catholic church.