Benjamin Edwards (Maryland politician)

Benjamin Edwards
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 3rd district
In office
January 2, 1795 – March 3, 1795
Preceded byUriah Forrest
Succeeded byJeremiah Crabb
Personal details
Born(1753-08-12)August 12, 1753
Stafford County, Virginia
DiedNovember 13, 1829(1829-11-13) (aged 76)
Elkton, Kentucky
Political partyPro-Administration
SpouseMargaret Beall
RelationsSee Edwards family
Children13, including Ninian, Cyrus
ResidenceEdwards Hall

Benjamin Edwards (August 12, 1753 – November 13, 1829) was an American merchant and political leader from Montgomery County, Maryland. He represented the third district of Maryland for a very short time in the United States House of Representatives in 1795 after Uriah Forrest resigned.


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