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Stoddert, Benjamin 1751-1813
Statesman; born in Charles county, Md., in 1751; joined the Continental army as captain of cavalry, and won distinction; was promoted major; received a severe wound in the battle of Brandywine and was forced to abandon active service; was Secretary of the Navy in 1798-1801, being the first to occupy that office.
He died in Bladensburg, Md., Dec. 18, 1813.