Benjamin Cleveland

For the American football player, see Ben Cleveland.
Benjamin Cleveland
BornMay 28, 1738 (1738-05-28)
Orange County, Colony of 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
BranchNorth Carolina militia
Service years1775–1782
RankColonel
UnitSurry County Regiment, Wilkes County Regiment, 2nd Battalion of Volunteers
CommandsWilkes County Regiment, North Carolina militia
ConflictsBattle of King's Mountain
SpouseMary 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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