Thomas Benbury
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Thomas Benbury (November 28, 1736 – February 6, 1793) was a revolutionary leader in the early formation of the State of North Carolina. He was a member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress, a member of the North Carolina House of Commons from 1776 to 1782, Speaker of the House of Commons, and an officer in the Chowan County Regiment during the American Revolution.[1][2]
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Born | (1736-11-28)November 28, 1736 Chowan County, North Carolina |
Died | February 6, 1793(1793-02-06) (aged 56) Chowan County, North Carolina |
Buried | 36°03′40.6″N 76°36′31.8″W |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | North Carolina Militia |
Rank | Brigadier General (Pro Tempore) |
Unit | Chowan County Regiment |
Commands held | Edenton District Brigade |
Spouse(s) | Thamir Howcott (m. 1761), Elizabeth Unknown (m. 1769) |
Children | Thomas, Richard, and Mary |
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