39th Governor of Delaware
(January 16, 1855 to January 18, 1859)

From Milford, Delaware

State House of Representatives 1830-1834

Aidedecamp to Governor C. P. Comegys 1837-1840

Presidential elector 1840

Merchant

Industrialist

Born: January 11, 1801   Died: February 17, 1871

Wife: Maria Williams

Children: William, Peter Jr., John, Maria, Sarah, Robert

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

Crayon portrait; 20" x 24"

Presented in 1898 by his sons

Collection of Delaware State Museums