Background
Benton, Thomas Hart was born on March 14, 1782 in Hillsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Colonel Jesse and Ann (Gooch) Benton.
Benton, Thomas Hart was born on March 14, 1782 in Hillsboro, North Carolina, United States. Son of Colonel Jesse and Ann (Gooch) Benton.
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Member United States Senate (Democrat) from Missouri, 1821-1851, supported sound money, (called “Old Bullion”), Jackson’s position in National Bank dispute, strong spokesman for Western expansion. Member United States House of Representatives from Missouri, 33d Congress, 1853-1855.
Married Elizabeth McDowell, 1821, 4 children, including Jessie (Benton) Fremont.