16th Governor of Delaware
(January 19, 1802 to January 15, 1805)

From Lewes, Delaware

Member of the Sussex County Council of Safety 1776

Captain, Third Company, First Delaware Continental Regiment

Colonel, Second Delaware Continental Regiment 1777

Prothonotary of Sussex County

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas 1813-1817

Lawyer

Born: January 4, 1752   Died: September 18, 1817

Wife: Catherine Tingley

Children: Elizabeth, Mary, Jane,
Catherine, Lydia, Martha

Artist: Ellen L. B. Wendell

Crayon on Board; 20"x 24"

Purchased by the State of Delaware, 1898

Collection of Delaware State Museums