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Gunning Bedford Sr.

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Gunning Bedford Sr.

Birth
New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
Death
30 Sep 1797 (aged 55)
New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
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New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
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Served as Delaware's 12th Governor from January 19, 1796 to September 28, 1797. He became Delaware's 2nd Governor to die while still in that office. Served as a Lieutenant Colonel during the Revolutionary War, being wounded during the battle of White Plains, New York. Also served in the Delaware General Assembly from 1784 to 1786.
Served as Delaware's 12th Governor from January 19, 1796 to September 28, 1797. He became Delaware's 2nd Governor to die while still in that office. Served as a Lieutenant Colonel during the Revolutionary War, being wounded during the battle of White Plains, New York. Also served in the Delaware General Assembly from 1784 to 1786.

Bio by: Russ Pickett

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  • Originally Created by: Russ Pickett
  • Added: May 8, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7423702/gunning-bedford: accessed ), memorial page for Gunning Bedford Sr. (7 Apr 1742–30 Sep 1797), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7423702, citing Immanuel Episcopal Churchyard, New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.