Benjamin Edwards (Maryland)

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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.

[edit] External links

• Benjamin Edwards (Maryland) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by Uriah Forrest

U.S. Congressman for Maryland's 3rd District 1795

Succeeded by Jeremiah Crabb