Mortimer Murrey Benton
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Preceded byoffice established
Succeeded byWilliam W. Southgate
BornJanuary 21, 1807
Benton, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1885 (aged 78)
Covington, Kentucky, U.S.
Mortimer Murrey Benton | |
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| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from Kenton County | |
| In office 1863–1865 | |
| Mayor of Covington | |
| In office 1834–1835 | |
| Preceded by | office established |
| Succeeded by | William W. Southgate |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1807 Benton, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1885 (aged 78) Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Spouse | Angeline Clemons |
Mortimer Murrey Benton (January 21, 1807 – March 5, 1885) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the first mayor of Covington, Kentucky.