Benjamin Taliaferro (/ˈtɒlɪvər/ TOL-iv-ər; 1750 – September 3, 1821) was an American politician who was a United States Representative from Georgia.

Having completed preparatory studies, Taliaferro served in the American Revolutionary War as a lieutenant in the rifle corps commanded by General Daniel Morgan.

He was promoted to captain, participated in the Battle of Princeton, volunteered to serve in Lee's Legion, and was captured by the British at Charleston in 1780.

[4] He established a successful tobacco plantation along the Broad River, becoming one of the largest slave holders in Wilkes County.

[3] In 1795 Governor George Mathews appointed Taliaferro as major general of the Georgia Militia 3rd Division.