#1Politics & Law
William Plummer Benton
1828–1867American lawyer and military officer
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In 1828, the American lawyer and military officer William Plummer Benton was born. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 5 languages. 203 of the towns in Maryland list at least one person.
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William Plummer Benton
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William Plummer Benton
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