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Thomas Coleman du PONT, Congress, DE (1863-1930)

Senate Years of Service: 1921-1922; 1925-1928 Party: Republican; Republican du PONT Thomas Coleman , a Senator from Delaware; born in Louisville, Ky., December 11, 1863; attended the public…

George GRAY, Congress, DE (1840-1925)

Senate Years of Service: 1885-1899 Party: Democrat GRAY George , a Senator from Delaware; born in New Castle, New Castle County, Del., May 4, 1840; attended the common schools and graduated…

November 2017 Current Events: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | US News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…

Constitutional Convention

(Encyclopedia) Constitutional Convention, in U.S. history, the 1787 meeting in which the Constitution of the United States was drawn up. The convention at Philadelphia drew up one of the most…

Dyre KEARNEY, Congress, DE (1791)

KEARNEY, Dyre, a Delegate from Delaware; born in Kent County, Del., birth date unknown; studied law; was admitted to the bar of New Castle County, 1784, and commenced practice in Dover, Del.;…

William TEMPLE, Congress, DE (1814-1863)

TEMPLE William , a Representative from Delaware; born in Queen Anne County, Md., February 28, 1814; completed preparatory studies; moved to Smyrna, Del., and engaged in mercantile pursuits; member…

Samuel WHARTON, Congress, DE (1732-1800)

WHARTON, Samuel, a Delegate from Delaware; born in Philadelphia, Pa., May 3, 1732; received a liberal schooling; engaged in mercantile pursuits; speculated in western lands and promoted the…