Kercheval, Benjamin Berry 1793-1855
Detroit merchant and politician.
Born in Winchester, Va., April 9, 1793. 1821: Pension Agent of Indiana at Ft. Wayne; 1830: Detroit Alderman; 1835: Director of the Detroit to St. Joseph RR Co.; 1836: Delegate from Wayne Co. to 1st convention of assent; 1838-9: Senator from 1st District. Trustee of Detroit Savings Bank; 1849: A corporator of the Peninsular Bank. A forwarding and commission merchant at foot of Woodward Avenue. Democrat. Died, Mar. 23, 1855. (blue index cards)
From the description of Benjamin B. Kercheval papers, 1813-1851. (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 440833650
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Birth 1793
Death 1855