Benjamin Edwards | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1795 – March 3, 1795 | |
| Preceded by | Uriah Forrest |
| Succeeded by | Jeremiah Crabb |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1753 Stafford County, Virginia |
| Died | November 13, 1829 (aged 76) Elkton, Kentucky |
| Political party | Pro-Administration |
| Spouse | Margaret Beall |
| Relations | See Edwards family |
| Children | 13, including Ninian, Cyrus |
| Residence | Edwards Hall |
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.