Benjamin Homans
Benjamin Homans was an American merchant captain, and politician who served as the 4th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth and who served from as the Chief Clerk of the Navy Department, which was at the time the second highest civilian position in the US Navy.
Benjamin Homans | |
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| Chief Clerk of the US Navy Department | |
| In office March 9, 1813 – December 1, 1823 | |
| Appointed by | James Monroe |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Goldsborough |
| Succeeded by | Charles Hay |
| 4th Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1810–1812 | |
| Succeeded by | Alden Bradford |
| Personal details | |
| Children | I. Smith Homans |
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