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William Cannon

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Birth
Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Death
1 Mar 1865 (aged 55)
Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA
Burial
Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA GPS-Latitude: 38.7447811, Longitude: -75.6024299
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41st Delaware Governor. He was elected as Governor of Delaware in 1862, and served from January 20, 1863 until his death on March 1, 1865. He served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly and as the State Treasurer of Delaware. His son, Philip L. Cannon, also served as Delaware's 1st Lieutenant Governor.
41st Delaware Governor. He was elected as Governor of Delaware in 1862, and served from January 20, 1863 until his death on March 1, 1865. He served a number of years in the Delaware General Assembly and as the State Treasurer of Delaware. His son, Philip L. Cannon, also served as Delaware's 1st Lieutenant Governor.

Bio by: Russ Pickett



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  • Originally Created by: Russ Pickett
  • Added: May 27, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7498957/william-cannon: accessed ), memorial page for William Cannon (15 Mar 1809–1 Mar 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7498957, citing Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.