Benjamin Bartholomew

Benjamin Bartholomew was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776.

Early life

Benjamin Bartholomew was born on February 16, 1752, to Sarah and Joseph Bartholomew. After his father died, he was left of farmland that he farmed.

Bartholomew served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776. In January 1775, he was a member of the council of safety for the Revolutionary convention. At the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, he raised a company of volunteers. He attained the rank of captain of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment on October 2, 1776. After the war, he continued working as a farmer.

Bartholomew married Rachel Dewees, daughter of William Dewees. They had ten children, Joseph, Hannah, Sarah, John, Rachel, Marian, Edward, Augustine, Benjamin and Ellen. His great-grandson John Cleaver Bartholomew was a veterinarian.
Bartholomew died on March 31, 1812, aged 60, at his farm in East Whiteland Township. He was buried at Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Tredyffrin Township.