William Benison

Portrait of William Benison
TitleMajor
War & AffiliationRevolutionary War / Patriot
Date of Birth - DeathUnknown - February 24, 1782

William Benison served as a major in Lt. Col. Francis Marion's 2nd South Carolina Regiment. In November 1781, Benison received an appointment as major in Marion's militia brigade and was killed at the Battle of Wambaw Bridge on February 24, 1782. 

Related Battles

McClellanville, SC | February 24, 1782
Result: British Victory
Estimated Casualties
19
American
18
British
1
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