Benjamin Edwards (Maryland)

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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