Benedict H. Hanson

Benedict H. Hanson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Harford County district
In office 1845–1845 Serving with Henry H. Johns, William B. Stephenson, Abraham J. Streett
Personal details
Born	c. 1809
Died	November 1, 1882 (aged 73) near Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Resting place	Churchville Presbyterian Church Churchville, Maryland, U.S.
Children	5
Occupation	Politician

Benedict H. Hanson (c. 1809 – November 1, 1882) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.

Career

Benedict H. Hanson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.[1] He was appointed as gauger of liquors in Baltimore by the governor.[2] From 1857 to 1867, Hanson served as the register of wills in Harford County.[3] He served as deputy register of wills under W. S. Richardson from 1873 to his death in 1882.[2]

Personal life

Hanson had three sons and two daughters, including Benedict H. Jr, Aquilla B., David H. and Mrs. Frederick Hinkson. Benedict H. Jr. was killed in February 1882 in a hunting accident.[2][4]

Hanson died from typhoid fever on November 1, 1882, at the age of 73, at his home near Churchville, Maryland. He was buried at Churchville Presbyterian Church.[2]

References

1. "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
2. "Death of B. H. Hanson". The Aegis and Intelligencer. November 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Historical List, Harford County Register of Wills, 1777-present". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. June 20, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
4. "Fatal Gunning Accident". The Aegis and Intelligencer. March 3, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved March 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.