Egbert Benson (New York politician)
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For his uncle, an American Founding Father, see Egbert Benson.
Egbert Benson (September 1, 1789 – February 25, 1866) was an American politician and prominent landowner in Brooklyn.
Quick Facts 3rd President of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York, Preceded by ...
Egbert Benson | |
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3rd President of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York | |
In office 1842–1844 | |
Preceded by | Gulian Crommelin Verplanck |
Succeeded by | James R. Manley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1789-09-01)September 1, 1789 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 25, 1866(1866-02-25) (aged 76) New York, New York, U.S. |
Spouse |
Maria Cowenhoven
(m. 1820–1866) |
Relations | Egbert Benson (uncle) Leffert Lefferts (brother-in-law) |
Parent(s) | Robert Benson Dinah Couwenhoven Benson |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
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