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Benjamin Cleveland
BornMay 28, 1738 (1738-05-28)
Orange County, Virginia
DiedOctober 15, 1806(1806-10-15) (aged 68)
Oconee County, South Carolina
Place of burial
Benjamin Cleveland Cemetery, Madison, Oconee County, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchNorth Carolina militia
Years of service1775–1782
RankColonel
UnitSurry County Regiment, Wilkes County Regiment, 2nd Battalion of Volunteers
Commands heldWilkes County Regiment, North Carolina militia
Battles/warsBattle of King's Mountain
Spouse(s)Mary Graves

Benjamin Cleveland (May 28, 1738 – October 1806) was an American pioneer and officer in the North Carolina militia. He is best remembered for his service as a colonel in the Wilkes County Regiment of the North Carolina militia during the War of Independence, and in particular for his role in the American victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain .

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