Jacob Benton (August 19, 1814 – September 29, 1892) was an American politician, and a United States representative from New Hampshire.

In 1841, Benton began to study law with Heaton and Reed in Montpelier, Vermont.

He became principal of the academy at Concord Corner, Vermont, while continuing to study law with Henry A. Bellows of Littleton, New Hampshire.

He moved to Lancaster, New Hampshire, in 1843, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in partnership with Ira Young.

Thrown from his carriage, Benton died in Lancaster, New Hampshire, on September 29, 1892[3] (age 78 years, 41 days).