Lemuel Benton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Huger |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Huger |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. David's Parish | |
| In office January 8, 1782 – November 4, 1788 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1754 Granville County, Province of North Carolina, British America |
| Died | May 18, 1818 (aged 63–64) Darlington, South Carolina, US |
| Resting place | Darlington County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Anti-Administration (until 1795) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican (1795 onward) |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1777–1794 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Lemuel Benton (1754 – May 18, 1818) was an 18th-century American slaveholder, planter and politician from Darlington County, South Carolina.[1]
He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives for three terms from 1793 until 1799.