Rep. Benjamin Edwards, (Pro-MD)

Benjamin Edwards, U.S. Representative

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DAR # A036553, Maryland Civil Service

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.

Benjamin's son, Ninian Edwards, would later serve as Governor and U.S. Senator for Illinois.

Benjamin Edwards was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant aug. 26, 1776, by the Council of Safety of Maryland (sse Md. Arch. Vol. XVI folio 346). He was also a member of the Congress from Montgomery County, Maryland. He was known as "the friend and patron of William Wirt", whom he raised and educated.

US Congressman. He was a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates for several years and a delegate to the State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution in 1788. In 1795, he was elected as a Pro-Administration candidate to the Third Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Uriah Forrest, serving one term. US Senator and 3rd Illinois Governor Ninian Edwards was his son.

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