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 by | Gulian Crommelin Verplanck |
| Succeeded by | James R. Manley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1789 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 1866 (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 |
Egbert Benson (September 1, 1789 – February 25, 1866) was an American politician and prominent landowner in Brooklyn.