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• Betts, Walter McKinley   b. February 18, 1897  d. June 13, 1987
  Major League Baseball Player. Nicknamed "Huck", he pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1920 to 1925. He returned to baseball after a stint in the minor in 1932 with the Boston Braves until 1935. In his 10 year career, he went 61-68. (Bio by: Robert)
  Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
   
• Houston, Henry Aydelotte   b. July 10, 1847  d. April 5, 1925
  U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Delaware to one term in the U.S. Congress and served from March 4, 1903 through March 3, 1905. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
  Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
  Plot: Old Section C, Row 1, Lot 4
   
• Williams, John James   b. May 17, 1904  d. January 11, 1988
  John J. Williams, a longtime resident of Millsboro, was born May 17, 1904, in Frankford, DE. Before entering public service he established the Millsboro Feed Company. In 1924, he married Elsie Steele. In 1946, he served on the Millsboro Town Council. He had a passion for Delaware and American History, which he passed on through his family.
  
  John was elected to the US Senate in 1946, defeating incumbent US Senator James M. Tunnell. During his terms, he served a Republican US Senator...[Read More]
  Millsboro Cemetery, Millsboro, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
   

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