Benjamin Ruggles

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Benjamin Ruggles (February 21, 1783 - September 2, 1857 was a National Republican and Whig politician from Ohio. He served in the U.S. Senate.

Born in Abington, Windham County, Connecticut, Ruggles moved to Marietta, Ohio to practice law in 1807. After serving as a federal judge from 1810-1815, Ruggles was elected to the Senate, serving three terms from 1815-1833. He did not run for re-election in 1832.