William Plummer Benton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Plummer Benton

lawyer

Date of Birth: 25-Dec-1828

Place of Birth: New Market, Maryland, United States

Date of Death: 14-Mar-1867

Profession: lawyer, military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

William Plummer Benton (25 Dec 1828 – March 14, 1867) was an American lawyer and soldier who served in both the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, where he would rise to the rank of brigadier general and, in 1866, after his service had ended, would be awarded the brevet grade of major general.