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Mildred Wirt Benson (Mildred Augustine) was born on 5 July, 1905 in Ladora, Iowa, USA, is a Writer. Discover Mildred Wirt Benson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Mildred Wirt Benson networth?

Popular As Mildred Augustine
Occupation writer
Age 97 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 5 July, 1905
Birthday 5 July
Birthplace Ladora, Iowa, USA
Date of death 28 May, 2002
Died Place Toledo, Ohio, USA
Nationality United States

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Mildred Wirt Benson Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Mildred Wirt Benson's Husband?

Her husband is George A. Benson (1950 - 1959) ( his death), Asa Alvin Wirt (? - 1947) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Husband George A. Benson (1950 - 1959) ( his death), Asa Alvin Wirt (? - 1947) ( his death) ( 1 child)
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Mildred Wirt Benson Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mildred Wirt Benson worth at the age of 97 years old? Mildred Wirt Benson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Writer. She is from United States. We have estimated Mildred Wirt Benson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Writer

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1927

To many collectors and fans of series books and children's literature, Mildred Augustine Wirt Benson was known as Carolyn Keene, Frances Judd, Dorothy West, Helen Louise Thorndyke, among other pseudonyms. Writing under various pen names as well as her own name, she penned over 130 books for children, numerous short stories plus thousands of newspaper stories and columns. Known most famously for being the original Carolyn Keene, author of 23 of the first 30 Nancy Drew mystery stories, Mildred's legacy reaches beyond Nancy Drew to a most fascinating woman, life, and career. Having always wanted to become a writer, her first published work, The Courtesy, was printed in the children's magazine, St. Nicholas, for which she won a silver badge. She was the first woman and student to graduate with a masters in journalism in 1927 from the University of Iowa, then State University of Iowa. She wrote her first Nancy Drew book, The Secret of the Old Clock, when she was just 24 years old. Benson, known as Millie to friends and fans, was paid $125 per book and never received royalties from the books, movies and board games.