Benjamin Rumsey

Benjamin Rumsey
Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals
In office
1778–1806
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJeremiah Chase
Personal details
Born(1734-10-06)October 6, 1734
Cecil County, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 7, 1808(1808-03-07) (aged 73)
Joppa, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeOld St. John's Church Cemetery
Joppatowne, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse
Mary Hall
(m. 1768)
RelationsJames Rumsey (cousin)
Children3
EducationPrinceton University
OccupationJudge

Benjamin Rumsey (October 6, 1734 – March 7, 1808) was an American jurist from Joppa, Maryland. He served as a delegate for Maryland in the Continental Congress in 1776 and 1777.[1] He served for over twenty-five years, beginning in 1778 until his retirement in 1806 as the first chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. His record of longevity still stands today.[citation needed]

  1. ^ Grossman, Mark, ed. (2015). The Encyclopedia of The Continental Congresses.