Cornelius P. Comegys
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Cornelius Parsons Comegys (January 15, 1780 ā January 27, 1851) was an American farmer and politician from Dover Hundred, in Kent County, Delaware, near Little Creek. He was a veteran of the War of 1812, a member of the Federalist Party, and then later the Whig Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.
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Quick Facts 31st Governor of Delaware, Preceded by ...
Cornelius P. Comegys | |
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31st Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 17, 1837 ā January 19, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Charles Polk, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William B. Cooper |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1811 - January 7, 1817 January 5, 1830 - January 4, 1831 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-01-15)January 15, 1780 Kent County, Delaware |
Died | January 27, 1851(1851-01-27) (aged 71) Dover, Delaware |
Political party | Federalist Whig |
Spouse(s) | Ann Blackiston Ruhamah Marim |
Occupation | Farmer |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Delaware State Militia |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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