Benjamin Tasker Jr.
Colonel Benjamin Tasker Jr. (February 14, 1720–21 – October 17, 1760) was a politician and slave trader in colonial Maryland, and Mayor of Annapolis from 1754 to 1755. He was the son of Benjamin Tasker Sr., Provincial Governor of Maryland from 1752 to 1753.
Benjamin Tasker Jr. | |
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portrait by John Wollaston | |
| Mayor of Annapolis | |
| In office 1754–1755 | |
| Preceded by | Michael MacNamara |
| Succeeded by | John Brice Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14th 1720/21 Maryland |
| Died | October 17th 1760 Maryland |
| Relations | Benjamin Tasker Sr. (father) |
| Residence | Belair Mansion (Bowie, Maryland) |
| Occupation | planter, politician |
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