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John Gillis Townsend Jr.

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John Gillis Townsend Jr.

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Bishopville, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Death
10 Apr 1964 (aged 92)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA Add to Map
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Served as Delaware's 57th Governor from January 16, 1917 to January 18, 1921. He represented Delaware for two terms as a U.S. Senator from March 4, 1929 to January 3, 1941. Also served in the Delaware State House of Representatives from 1901 to 1903.
Served as Delaware's 57th Governor from January 16, 1917 to January 18, 1921. He represented Delaware for two terms as a U.S. Senator from March 4, 1929 to January 3, 1941. Also served in the Delaware State House of Representatives from 1901 to 1903.

Bio by: Russ Pickett

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  • Originally Created by: Russ Pickett
  • Added: May 5, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7417356/john_gillis-townsend: accessed ), memorial page for John Gillis Townsend Jr. (31 May 1871–10 Apr 1964), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7417356, citing Selbyville Redmens Cemetery, Selbyville, Sussex County, Delaware, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.