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Samuel Paynter

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27th Governor of Delaware
(January 20, 1824 to January 16, 1827)

From Milton, Delaware

Appointed Associate Justice of the
State Supreme Court 1818 - 1824

Member of the Delaware Legislature 1844-1845

Merchant

Born: August 24, 1768   Died: October 2, 1845

Wife: Elizabeth Rowland

Children: Mary, Elizabeth, Sally,
Samuel, John, Alfred

Artist: Ellen L. B. Wendell (attributed), 1898

Crayon on board; 29" x 25"

Gift by grandchildren, Mrs. E. R. Wright and
Edwin R. Paynter, 1898

Collection of Delaware State Museums

Samuel Paynter


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