Eleazer McComb was a leader of Revolutionary Delaware whose time in the Continental Congress sheds an interesting light on the problems which would later lead to the Constitutional Convention.
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John Patten Has His Election Overturned
John Patten was part of an early recount on a vote for the House of Representatives.
The Kidnapping of Delaware President John McKinly
John McKinly was the first Governor of Delaware.
Jehu Davis Take Over Delaware and Salutes Washington
Jehu Davis was Acting Governor of Delaware for a very brief time, but was present for the arrival of a very special visitor.
William Peery Postpones an Election
William Peery was a militia Captain whose men essentially served as a police force in Sussex County, Delaware.
John Cook's Controversial Winter As Governor of Delaware
John Cook was a State Senator from Delaware who found himself thrust into the office of Governor.
The Declaration's Last Signer - Thomas McKean
Thomas McKean signed several of the major documents of the American Revolution as well as serving as Chief Justice and Governor of Pennsylvania.
Joshua Clayton Transforms Delaware's Executive Branch
Joshua Clayton was both the last President and first Governor of Delaware.
John Vining - Delaware's Lonely Representative
John Vining was an American Founder who was Delaware’s inaugural member of the United States House of Representatives.
Richard Bassett - The First Senior Member of the Senate
Richard Bassett was a signer of the United States Constitution from Delaware.
Caesar Augustus Rodney Loses His Way To Attorney General
Caesar Augustus Rodney was involved with several high-profile court cases during the early years of the Republic. Additionally, he played a major role in the shaping of the Monroe Doctrine.
Jacob Broom Doesn't Realize His Property's Potential
Jacob Broom was a signer of the United States Constitution.
Thomas Rodney Journeys Down The Mississippi
Thomas Rodney was Chief Justice of the Mississippi Territory.
James Tilton Modernizes Military Medicine
James Tilton served as Physician and Surgeon General in the War of 1812.
The Midnight Ride of Caesar Rodney
Caesar Rodney was the most important person to arrive at the Pennsylvania State House to vote for the Declaration of Independence.
George Read - A New Delaware, A New Nation
George Read was present for many of the major political events in the American Revolution and his fingerprints were quietly scattered around the creation of the United States.
John Dickinson - Part 3: Leading Post-War America
John Dickinson could not be kept out of politics long. His country needed him, and he reluctantly obliged.
John Dickinson - Part 2: Declaring Caution
John Dickinson's ideas for the direction of America did not immediately coincide with declaring independence. His actions in early July 1776 may have hurt his reputation, but it left him with a clean conscience.
Nicholas Van Dyke
Nicholas Van Dyke was an early critic of British oppression and went on to be a leader for the State of Delaware in its formative years.
Gunning Bedford Jr - Standing Up for the Little States
Gunning Bedford was sent by Delaware to be a representative at the Constitutional Convention.