Gunning Bedford Sr.
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This article is about the soldier and lawyer from late eighteenth century Delaware. For other people, see Gunning Bedford (disambiguation).
Gunning Bedford Sr. (April 7, 1742 – September 30, 1797) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware. He is often confused with his cousin, Gunning Bedford Jr., who was a delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Quick Facts 2nd Governor of Delaware, Preceded by ...
Gunning Bedford Sr. | |
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2nd Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 19, 1796 – September 30, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Joshua Clayton |
Succeeded by | Daniel Rogers |
Personal details | |
Born | (1742-04-07)April 7, 1742 New Castle County, Delaware Colony |
Died | September 30, 1797(1797-09-30) (aged 55) New Castle, Delaware |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Mary Read |
Residence(s) | New Castle, Delaware |
Profession | lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | New Castle County Militia Continental Army |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War American Revolutionary War |
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