Causey, John William b. September 19, 1841 d. October 1, 1908 US Congressman. He was elected to represent Delaware in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1891 through March 3, 1895. Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Davis, John b. 1740 d. May 11, 1802 Delaware Governor. He served in the Delaware General Assembly and became Speaker of the Delaware House in 1789. He became Delaware's 9th President (Governor) upon the death of Governor Thomas Collins on March 29, 1789 and served through June 2, 1789. (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Savannah Church Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Haslet, Joseph b. 1766 d. June 20, 1823 19th and 25th Delaware Governor. He served as Governor of Delaware from January 15, 1811 to January 18, 1814. He was then elected as Delaware's 25th Governor to a second non-consecutive term and served from January 21, 1823 to June 20, 1823. He was the first Governor of Delaware to be elected to two non-consecutive terms of office. (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Jacobs, Forrest Vandergrift 'Spook' b. November 4, 1925 d. February 18, 2011 Professional Baseball Player. Forrest Vandergrift "Spook" Jacobs played professional baseball for 17 seasons, playing for the Philadelphia Athletics, the Kansas City Athletics, the Pittsburgh Pirates and several minor league clubs in Cuba and Panama. He was a speedy second baseman, known for his aggressive style on the base paths and unique hitting style, which earned him the nickname "Spook." On opening day 1954, Spook had four base hits in his first four major league at bats. He was a superb...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Milford Community Cemetery New, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Lofland, James Rush b. November 2, 1823 d. February 10, 1894 US Congressman. He was appointed as a member of the Delaware State Constitutional Convention in 1853 by Governor William Ross, then was appointed Secretary of State of Delaware by Governor Peter Causey and served from 1855 to 1859. During the Civil War he was commissioned as a Major of Volunteers, and served in the Volunteers Paymaster Department from February 19, 1863 to January 15, 1867, receiving a brevet of Lieutenant Colonel, US Volunteers for his service. In 1872 he was elected to...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Watson, William Tharp b. June 22, 1849 d. April 14, 1917 51st Delaware Governor. He served as a Delaware State Senator, and became the Speaker of the Senate. On April 8, 1895, as Senate Speaker, he assumed the office of Governor upon the death of Governor Joshua H. Marvil, and served until January 19, 1897. Was the Grandson of Delaware's 37th Governor, William Tharp. (Bio by: Russ Pickett) Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milford, Kent County, Delaware, USA
b. October 16, 1789 d. August 5, 1866