Lemuel Benton
Lemuel Benton (1754 – May 18, 1818) was an American planter and politician from Darlington County, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1799. Colonel Benton resided on Stoney Hill Farm, located in Darlington County near Mechanicsville.
Lemuel Benton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Huger |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Huger |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. David's Parish | |
| In office January 8, 1782 – November 4, 1788 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1754 Granville County, Province of North Carolina, British America |
| Died | May 18, 1818 (aged 63–64) Darlington, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Darlington County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Anti-Administration (until 1795) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican (1795 onward) |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1777–1794 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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