Benjamin Edwards (Maryland)

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.

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Preceded by: Uriah Forrest	U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 3^rd District 1795	Succeeded by: Jeremiah Crabb