samuel page benson (november 28, 1804 – august 12, 1876) was a united states representative from maine. he was born to peleg and sally benson in winthrop on november 28, 1804. he received instruction from private teachers and attended the monmouth academy of maine. he graduated from bowdoin college in 1825. he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in unity. he returned to winthrop and practiced law until 1850.