Benjamin W. Leigh

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Benjamin Watkins Leigh (June 18, 1781– February 2, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician from Richmond, Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates and represented Virginia in the United States Senate.

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• biographic sketch at U.S. Congress website

Preceded by: William C. Rives

U.S. Senator from Virginia 1834–1836

Succeeded by: Richard E. Parker