Lemuel Benton

Lemuel Benton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1793  March 4, 1799
Preceded by Daniel Huger
Succeeded by Benjamin Huger
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. David's Parish
In office
January 8, 1782 November 4, 1788
Personal details
Born 1754
Granville County, North Carolina
Died May 18, 1818
Darlington, South Carolina
Resting place Darlington County, South Carolina
Political party Anti-Administration (until 1795)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic-Republican (1795 onward)
Profession lawyer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch Continental Army
United States Army
Years of service 17771794
Rank Colonel
Battles/wars American Revolutionary War

Lemuel Benton (1754 – May 18, 1818) was an American planter and politician from Darlington County, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1799. Colonel Benton resided on Stoney Hill Farm, located in Darlington County near Mechanicsville. Stoney Hill is currently owned by the Burns family.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Daniel Huger
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd congressional district

1793-1799
Succeeded by
Benjamin Huger