Benjamin Franklin Kelley

Benjamin Franklin Kelley
Benjamin Franklin Kelley
Born	(1807-04-10)April 10, 1807 New Hampton, New Hampshire, US
Died	July 16, 1891(1891-07-16) (aged 84) Oakland, Maryland, US
Place of burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States Union
Service / branch	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Brigadier General Brevet Major General
Unit	1st West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
Battles / wars	American Civil War Battle of Philippi Races Battle of Romney Battle of Blue's Gap Gettysburg Campaign Battle of Folck's Mill Battle of Moorefield
Other work	revenue collector, Indian agent, examiner of pensions

Benjamin Franklin Kelley (April 10, 1807 – July 16, 1891) was an American soldier who served as a brigadier general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in several military campaigns in West Virginia and Maryland.