Benjamin Gayer
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| Benjamin Gayer | |
Mayor of Okehampton
5 times | |
| In office 1600s – c. 1701 | |
| Born | c. October 1647 Okehampton, Devon |
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| Died | c. 1701[1] Okehampton, Devon |
Benjamin Gayer (c. 1647 - c. 1701) was a historical figure who served as the mayor of Okehampton 5 times, he was convicted of sheep stealing and when he completed his task he flooded the town of Okehampton, for which he was hanged at Hangingstone Hill.