Richard H. Bayard
American judge (1796-1868) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Henry Bayard (September 26, 1796 – March 4, 1868) was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party, who served as the first Mayor of Wilmington, Chief Justice of the Delaware Superior Court, and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
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Richard H. Bayard | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office June 17, 1836 – September 19, 1839 | |
Preceded by | Arnold Naudain |
Succeeded by | vacancy [1] |
In office January 12, 1841 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | vacancy [1] |
Succeeded by | John M. Clayton |
Chief Justice of Delaware | |
In office September 19, 1839 – March 12, 1841 | |
Preceded by | John M. Clayton |
Succeeded by | James Booth, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Henry Bayard (1796-09-26)September 26, 1796 Wilmington, Delaware |
Died | March 4, 1868(1868-03-04) (aged 71) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Whig |
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Relatives | Richard Bassett (grandfather) |
Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware |
Alma mater | Princeton College |
Profession | Lawyer |
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