Benjamin Bartholomew

Benjamin Bartholomew (February 16, 1752 – March 31, 1812) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, representing Chester County from 1773 to 1776.

Benjamin Bartholomew
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district
In office 1773–1776 Serving with Charles Humphreys, Isaac Pearson, John Morton, John Jacobs, John Minshall, James Hockey, George Ashbridge, James Gibbs, Joseph Pennock, James Gibbons, Anthony Wayne, Joseph Pyle
Preceded by	John Morton, John Jacobs, John Sellers, John Minshall, John Crosby, Charles Humphreys, Isaac Pearson, George Ashbridge
Succeeded by	John Jacobs, Caleb Davis, Joseph Gardner, John Fulton, Samuel Cunningham, John Sellers
Personal details
Born	(1752-02-16)February 16, 1752
Died	March 31, 1812(1812-03-31) (aged 60) East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place	Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse	Rachel Dewees
Children	10
Occupation	Politician farmer

Early life

Benjamin Bartholomew was born on February 16, 1752, to Sarah and Joseph Bartholomew.^[1][2] After his father died, he was left 160 acres (65 ha) of farmland that he farmed.^[1]

Career

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.^[1][3] 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.^[1][4]

Personal life

Bartholomew married Rachel Dewees, daughter of William Dewees. They had ten children, Joseph, Hannah (born 1772), Sarah, John, Rachel, Marian, Edward, Augustine, Benjamin and Ellen. His great-grandson John Cleaver Bartholomew was a veterinarian.^[1][5]

Bartholomew died on March 31, 1812, aged 60, at his farm in East Whiteland Township.^[1] He was buried at Great Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Tredyffrin Township.^[1][2]