For the American football player, see Ben Cleveland.
Colonel in Revolutionary militia
Benjamin Cleveland
Born
May 28, 1738 (1738-05-28) Orange County, Virginia
Died
October 15, 1806(1806-10-15) (aged 68) Oconee County, South Carolina
Place of burial
Benjamin Cleveland Cemetery, Madison, Oconee County, South Carolina
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
North Carolina militia
Years of service
1775–1782
Rank
Colonel
Unit
Surry County Regiment, Wilkes County Regiment, 2nd Battalion of Volunteers
Commands held
Wilkes County Regiment, North Carolina militia
Battles/wars
Battle of King's Mountain
Spouse(s)
Mary Graves
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