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- On July 4, 1776, Perry Benson, for whom this chapter was named, was commissioned as an ensign in the famous Maryland Line. On June 22, 1798, he was made brigadier general and finally a major general of the Maryland militia, in charge of the forces in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties throughout the War of 1812. He died on October 2, 1827.
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Apr 10, 2011 · Captain of the Maryland Line, commended for gallantry and twice wounded in battle in the Revolutionary War. Major General of the Maryland Militia in the War of 1812. Died October 2, 1827. His remains were removed from Wheatland 1901.” Benson gravesite.
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
Brigadier General Perry Benson, who was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War, commanded the 12th Maryland Brigade, which consisted of militia from Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. His force at the battle consisted of the 4th and 26th Maryland infantry regiments, plus several companies of cavalry from the 9th Cavalry District.
- August 26, 1813
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Chapter History. On July 4, 1776, Perry Benson, for whom this chapter was named, was commissioned as an ensign in the famous Maryland Line. On June 22, 1798, he was made brigadier general and finally a major general of the Maryland militia, in charge of the forces in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties throughout the War of 1812.
Mar 2, 2017 · Historical Significance: Grave of General Perry Benson. A leader in his home community and state; in the Revolutionary War, served as captain and was wounded twice. He was in the War of 1812 and commanded the militia in Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties. Who is buried there of significance?
Brigadier General Perry Benson in the county seat of Easton feared a major conflict and mustered additional militiamen from nearby towns and counties. Three factors saved the town.
May 1, 2022 · Brigadier General Perry Benson had Carney serve with him in the Battle of St. Michaels in the War of 1812. An obituary in 1828 reported the death “of a colored man, at the advanced age of 74”, describing Thomas Carney as courageous, kind, brave and loyal.
