Benjamin Burr (April 8, 1818 – February 16, 1894) was an American businessman and politician.

Benjamin Burr was born in Rodman, Jefferson County, New York on April 8, 1818.

[1][2] He grew up on a farm, and moved to Rochester, New York as a young man.

He had a business there, Spencer & Burr, which dealt with wholesale oysters and fruit.

[2][3] Burr died of pneumonia at his home in Stevens Point on February 17, 1894.