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Apr 10, 2011 · During the War of 1812 he commanded the militia at the Battles of St. Michaels on August 10, 26, 1813. General Benson died on October 2, 1827 at the age of 72 years and is buried in the family graveyard at Newcomb, Talbot County.
Brigadier General Perry Benson, who was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, commanded the militia of Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. His force at the battle consisted of two regiments, several companies of cavalry , and three artillery batteries .
- August 10, 1813
- United States victory
He died on October 2, 1827. Recently, chapter members researched the life of Thomas Carney, the man who saved the general's life on the battlefield, and who became his close friend.
General Benson died on October 2, 1827 at the age of 72 years and is buried in the family graveyard at Newcomb, Talbot County. Sources: Easton Gazette, October 2, 1827; History of Talbot County, Maryland, 1661-186, by Oswald Tilghman, (Baltimore: Regional Pub., Co., 1967), 303-324; “Perry Benson,” by “Revolutionary War Hero’s Grave ...
Oct 22, 2007 · Here, August 26, 1813, General Perry Benson, with 600 militia, most of them from Talbot County, halted a British force of 1,800. The Easton artillery manned the road, the 4th and 26th infantry the woods, and the 9th cavalry the wings.
Brigadier General Benson waited near St. Michaels with 500 to 600 militiamen. At 3:00 am on August 26, the British sent 60 barges of troops to Auld's point (also known as Wade's Point) at Bayside. HMS Conflict remained nearby in the bay.
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His first headstone was damaged and death date incorrectly marked. In 1901, members of the Benson family had his remains removed to another Benson graveyard at Newcomb, just off the St. Michael's road, where it was marked by a large flat stone.
