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Simeon Benjamin

1792 – 1868

American businessman and philanthropist

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About Simeon Benjamin

Lived 1792 – 1868 (aged 76).

Simeon Benjamin (May 29, 1792 – September 1, 1868) was a businessman, philanthropist, and founder of Elmira College.

Early years Simeon Benjamin was born on May 29, 1792, in Upper Aquebogue, in the Town of Riverhead, New York on Long Island. to the anti-slavery movement through the work of John W. Jones, a former slave who was Elmira's main "agent" of the Underground Railroad.

Personal life Benjamin was widely active in Presbyterian Churches in Aquebogue, Brooklyn, and Elmira. His body was returned to Elmira for burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Legacy

A statue of Benjamin stands on the Elmira College campus.

A song about Benjamin was composed by an Elmira College sophomore in 1958.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Elmira College

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Simeon Benjamin's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Simeon Benjamin?

American businessman and philanthropist

When was Simeon Benjamin born?

Simeon Benjamin was born on 29 May 1792 in Aquebogue, New York.

When did Simeon Benjamin die?

Simeon Benjamin died on 1 September 1868.

What was Simeon Benjamin known for?

Simeon Benjamin was known for Elmira College.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Simeon Benjamin

· Wikidata: Q95484569

· DBpedia: Simeon Benjamin

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