Egbert Benson (New York politician)

Egbert Benson
3rd President of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York
In office
1842–1844
Preceded byGulian Crommelin Verplanck
Succeeded byJames R. Manley
Personal details
Born(1789-09-01)September 1, 1789
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 1866(1866-02-25) (aged 76)
New York, New York, U.S.
Spouse
Maria Cowenhoven
(m. 1820⁠–⁠1866)
RelationsEgbert Benson (uncle)
Leffert Lefferts (brother-in-law)
Parent(s)Robert Benson
Dinah Couwenhoven Benson
Alma materColumbia College

Egbert Benson (September 1, 1789 – February 25, 1866) was an American politician and prominent landowner in Brooklyn.