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Benjamin Dyer

1778 – 1823

American army commander

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About Benjamin Dyer

Lived 1778 – 1823 (aged 44–45). Benjamin Dyer was an American politician.

Benjamin Dyer's grave marker, alongside of his revolutionary war veteran father's grave marker in Henry County, Virginia, 2006.

Benjamin Dyer (17781823) was the captain (later, a lieutenant) of the 5th Company of the 64th regiment of the Virginia militia in Henry County during the War of 1812. He led the detachment of Henry County militia to the coastal border of Norfolk, Virginia to help defend against British invasion by sea.

He was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of American Revolutionary War soldier George Dyer.

Dyer served as a state legislator in the Virginia General Assembly from 1819 till his death in 1823. His son Benjamin F. Dyer, Jr. also served in the Virginia Assembly.

Dyer and his prominent family operated a local store near Leatherwood, Virginia. Locations named in his honor include Dyers Store Road and the Dyers Store Volunteer Fire Department.

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1778
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Died
1823
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Positions held
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates

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American army commander

When was Benjamin Dyer born?

Benjamin Dyer was born in 1778.

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Benjamin Dyer died in 1823.

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Benjamin Dyer was a politician.

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Benjamin Dyer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Benjamin Dyer

· Wikidata: Q4888498

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