Grave of General Perry Benson (1757-1827) - Newcomb, MD
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N 38° 45.227 W 076° 10.609
18S E 397743 N 4290112
The Gravesite of General Perry Benson, veteran of both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WM9HF
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/27/2006
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Grave of General Perry Benson (1757-1827)
A leader in his home community and state. In the Revolutionary War he served as a captain, and was wounded twice. In the War of 1812, he commanded the militia in Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties.
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County (required): Talbot County
Location (required): Station Road, off Rt. 33 in Newcomb, Maryland
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