. . "1755-10-29Z"^^ . "1824-12-15Z"^^ . "Benjamin Hanks is generally accepted to be the first person to make bronze cannons and church bells in the United States. He was a goldsmith, instrument maker, clockmaker, bellfounder, and foundry owner."@en . . . . . "Hanks, Benjamin"@en . . "Benjamin Hanks"@en . . . . . "bellfounder" . "Colonel"@en . "Col. Benjamin Hanks"@en . "1824Z"^^ . . . "Benjamin Hanks"@en . "1755Z"^^ . "Benjamin Hanks Jr."@en . . .