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According to legend—and his obituary—at the Siege of Ninety Six, Carney's then-commander Major General Perry Benson was severely wounded. Tasked with bringing Benson to get medical intervention, Carney hoisted the heavy-set general on his shoulders and ran him behind patriot lines to the medical tent.
Chapter History. On July 4, 1776, Perry Benson, for whom this chapter was named, was commissioned as an ensign in the famous Maryland Line. On June 22, 1798, he was made brigadier general and finally a major general of the Maryland militia, in charge of the forces in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties throughout the War of 1812. He died ...
Gen Perry Benson. Revolutionary War and 1812 War Hero. He was born at the family home called, Wheatland. He served his country at a young age, being commissioned an Ensign in 1776, and three months later becaming a First Lieutenant.
23 de feb. de 2023 · General Perry Benson is regarded as a local hero, leading colonists during the Revolutionary War and again during the War of 1812. Our chapter is named in his honor. Recently, we restored and improved the Benson Family Cemetery, General Perry Benson's final resting place.
1 de may. de 2022 · Brigadier General Perry Benson had Carney serve with him in the Battle of St. Michaels in the War of 1812. An obituary in 1828 reported the death “of a colored man, at the advanced age of 74”, describing Thomas Carney as courageous, kind, brave and loyal.
Station Road, Newcomb, MD 21601. GPS: Longitude N 384507 - Latitude W761043. Historical Significance: Grave of General Perry Benson. A leader in his home community and state; in the Revolutionary War, served as captain and was wounded twice. He was in the War of 1812 and commanded the militia in Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester counties.
Aug. 26. General Perry Benson and his militia fought off British forces at Second Battle of St. Michaels, Talbot County. 1814 The campaigns of 1814 were equally victory and defeat.
