LB
The basics
Quick facts
Intro
American politician
Gender:
Male
Places:
Birth:
(Granville County)
Death:
18 May 1818(Darlington)
The details
Biography
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.