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Comegys, Cornelius Parson b. January 15, 1780 d. January 27, 1851
US Governor. Elected as Delaware's 32nd Governor and served from January 17, 1837 to January 19, 1841. Held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during the War of 1812. Served in the Delaware General Assembly for a number of years including the office of Speaker of the House. Served in the office of Delaware State Treasurer. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Methodist Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Comegys, Joseph Parsons b. December 29, 1813 d. February 1, 1893
United States Senator from Delaware, 1856-1857; Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, 1876-1893.
Old Presbyterian Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Connor, James Phillip b. January 12, 1919 d. July 27, 1994
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army in Battle Patrol, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action at Cape Cavalaire, Southern France on August 15, 1944. His citation reads in part "Again emphasizing the prevalent urgency of the mission, he impellied his men toward a group of buildings honeycombed with enemy snipers, and machine guns. Here he received his third grave wound. Still resolved to carry on, he relinquished...[Read More] (Bio by: Don Morfe)
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Cook, John b. 1730 d. October 27, 1789
Served in the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate. Later served as Delaware's 6th President (Governor) from November 4, 1782 to February 1, 1783. He Also served as Sheriff of Kent County, Delaware. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Saint Peter's Cemetery, Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Cooper, Thomas b. 1764 d. 1829
U.S. Congressman. Served in the Delaware State House of Representatives from 1803 to 1808 and the Delaware State Senate in 1808. Elected as represent Delaware as a U.S. Congressman and served from 1813 to 1817. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Cooper Family Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Cooper, William Barkley b. December 16, 1771 d. April 29, 1849
US Governor. Elected as Delaware's 33rd Governor and served from January 19, 1841 to January 21, 1845. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Old Methodist Cemetery, Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Crozier, Roger Allan b. March 16, 1942 d. January 10, 1996
Professional Hockey Player. Nicknamed "Roger the Dodger," he played the position of Goalie for the Detroit Red Wings from 1963 to 1970, the Buffalo Sabres from 1970 to 1976, and the Washington Capitals from 1976 to 1977. He was also Head Coach of the Washington Capitals from 1981 to 1982. He was the recipient of the Dudley 'Red' Garrett Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Harry 'Hap' Holmes Memorial Award for 1963 to 1964, Conn Smythe Trophy for 1965 to 1966, and the Calder Memorial Trophy for...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Section 8, Row 30, Lot 10, Grave 7
Cullen, Elisha Dickerson b. April 23, 1799 d. February 8, 1862
U.S. Congressman. Elected to represent Delaware as a U.S. Congressman and served from 1855 to 1857. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Lewes Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Lewes, Sussex 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
Davis, Robert "Brandy" b. September 10, 1928 d. June 12, 2005
Major League Baseball Player. Some references give his birthdate as 1927. The outfielder served in the Marines before signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates and making his debut in 1952. He was one of the fastest runners in baseball, but he had trouble getting to first base. The right-handed batter hit just .179 his first year and .205 in 1956. His career totals were .187 (25 for 134) and nine stolen bases. He was a scout for many years and was a minor-league manager and coach during a baseball...[Read More] (Bio by: Ron Coons)
Newark Cemetery, Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Denney, William Du Hamel b. March 31, 1873 d. November 22, 1953
Delaware Governor. Served as the Governor of Delaware from 1921 to 1925. (Bio by: K)
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Dickinson, John b. November 8, 1732 d. February 14, 1808
Continental Congressman, Revolutionary War Militia Brigadier General, United States Constitution Signer. In history he has become popularly referred to as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his articles titled "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania" and "Declaration of the Causes of Taking Up Arms." He served as a member of the Assembly of the "Lower Counties," as Delaware was then called, in 1760, and served in the Pennsylvania State Assembly from 1762 through 1764. In 1765 served as a...[Read More] (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Friends Meeting House Burial Ground, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
DuPont, Eleuthere Irenee b. June 24, 1771 d. October 31, 1834
Founder of DuPont.
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Old Cemetery, D-3, Lot # 005
Dupont, Henry Algernon b. July 30, 1838 d. December 31, 1926
Civil War Union Colonel; West Point Class of 1861; Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism at the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1864; President, Washington Northern Railroad Co. 1879-99; U.S. Senator 1906-1917. (Bio by: Ethan)
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Old Cemetery, C-1, Lot # 240
DuPont, Henry Francis b. May 27, 1880 d. April 10, 1969
Businessman. DuPont headed the DuPont Chemical Company from the 1940s until his death in 1969 and also founded the Winterthur Museum and Estate. The museum was well-known for its beautiful gardens, paintings and furniture that filled the 185 rooms.
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Old Cemetery, C-1, Lot # 236/237
DuPont, Pierre Samuel b. January 15, 1870 d. April 5, 1954
Businessman. DuPont was President of the DuPont Chemical Company from 1915 to 1920. DuPont also serveed as Chairman of the Board to the company from 1923 until his retirement in 1940.
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Old Cemetery, D-3, Lot # 353
DuPont, Thomas Coleman b. December 11, 1863 d. November 11, 1930
Businessman, US Senator. He served as the president of the DuPont Chemical Company from 1902 to 1915. His wide knowledge of business dealings later made the company into one big corporation charter. He was elected as a Senator from Delaware to the United States Senate, serving first from July 7, 1921 to November 7, 1922, then from March 4, 1925 to December 9, 1928.
Du Pont de Nemours Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Plot: Old Cemetery, B-1, Lot #134
Ferrell, Howard Toots Leroy b. 1929 d. October 11, 2002
Negro League Baseball Player. Delaware Hall of Fame member. Howard was a member of the Negro League teams the Newark Eagles, Baltimore Elite Giants, and the Chicago American Giants. He served in the military during the Korean War. It was while playing in an Army League football game that Howard injured his shoulder, ending his career as a baseball player. He is a member of the Delaware Afro-American Hall of Fame and the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. (Bio by: Evening Blues)
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Fisher, George Purnell b. October 13, 1817 d. February 10, 1899
US Congressman. Elected to represent Delaware as At-Large in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1861 to 1863. He was defeated in 1862. Also served as a Member of the Delaware State House of Representatives from 1843 to 1844, Secretary of the State of Delaware in 1846, Delaware State Attorney General from 1855 to 1860, and a Judge in 1863. (Bio by: K)
Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery, Dover, Kent County, Delaware, USA
Frear Jr., Joseph Allen b. March 7, 1903 d. January 15, 1993
Politician. Elected to the United State Senate to represent the state of Delaware to two consecutive terms. He served from January 3, 1949 through January 3, 1961. (Bio by: Russ Pickett)
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden, Kent County, Delaware, USA

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