| Benedict H. Hanson | |
| State Delegate: | Maryland |
| Term Start: | 1845 |
| Term End: | 1845 |
| Death Place: | near Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Churchville Presbyterian Church Churchville, Maryland, U.S. |
| Children: | 5 |
| Occupation: | Politician |
Benedict H. Hanson (– November 1, 1882) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.
Benedict H. Hanson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County in 1845.[1] He was appointed as gauger of liquors in Baltimore by the governor.[2] From 1857 to 1867, Hanson served as the register of wills in Harford County.[3] He served as deputy register of wills under W. S. Richardson from 1873 to his death in 1882.[2]
Hanson had three sons and two daughters, including Benedict H. Jr, Aquilla B., David H. and Mrs. Frederick Hinkson. Benedict H. Jr. was killed in February 1882 in a hunting accident.[2] [4]
Hanson died from typhoid fever on November 1, 1882, at the age of 73, at his home near Churchville, Maryland. He was buried at Churchville Presbyterian Church.[2]