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Benjamin Bartholomew
American politician

Benjamin Bartholomew

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American politician
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Benjamin Bartholomew (February 16, 1752 – March 31, 1812) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776.

Early life

Benjamin Bartholomew was born on February 16, 1752, to Sarah and Joseph Bartholomew. After his father died, he was left 160 acres (65 ha) of farmland that he farmed.

Career

Bartholomew served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776. In January 1775, he was a member of the council of safety for the Revolutionary convention. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, he raised a company of volunteers. He attained the rank of captain of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on October 2, 1776. After the war, he continued working as a farmer.

Personal life

Bartholomew married Rachel Dewees, daughter of William Dewees. They had ten children, Joseph, Hannah (born 1772), Sarah, John, Rachel, Marian, Edward, Augustine, Benjamin and Ellen. His great-grandson John Cleaver Bartholomew was a veterinarian.

Bartholomew died on March 31, 1812, aged 60, at his farm in East Whiteland Township. He was buried at Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Tredyffrin Township.

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