George B. Rodney
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| U.S. Representative from Delaware | |
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| Born | April 2, 1803 Lewes, Delaware |
| Died | June 18, 1883 New Castle, Delaware |
| Residence | New Castle, Delaware |
| Political party | Whig |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
George Brydges Rodney (April 2, 1803 – June 18, 1883) was an American lawyer and politician from New Castle, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party, who served as United States Representative from Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Rodney was born April 2, 1803 in Lewes, Delaware, son of Governor Daniel Rodney and Sarah Fisher. He graduated from Princeton College in 1820, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1828, and began practice in New Castle County, Delaware.
- See also: Rodney family of Delaware
[edit] Political career
Rodney served as Register in Chancery and Clerk of the Orphans’ Court of Sussex County from 1826 until 1830. He was elected as a Whig and served four years representing Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1841 until March 3, 1845. Following his retirement he resumed the practice of law and served as a delegate to the peace convention held in Washington, D.C., in 1861 in an effort to prevent the impending Civil War.
[edit] Death and legacy
Rodney died June 18, 1883 at New Castle , Delaware, and is buried in the Immanuel Episcopal Church Churchyard in New Castle.
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| Preceded by: Thomas Robinson, Jr. |
U.S. Representative from Delaware (at-large) March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1845 |
Succeeded by: John W. Houston |
[edit] Public offices
At this time Delaware elections were held the first Tuesday of November. Members of the U.S House, who took office March 4 and served for a term of two years.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
| U.S. House | Legislature | Washington | November 7, 1840 | March 4, 1841 | March 3, 1843 | |
| U.S. House | Legislature | Washington | November 7, 1842 | March 4, 1843 | March 3, 1845 |
[edit] Election results
| Year | Office | Subject | Party | votes | % | Opponent | Party | votes | % | ||
| 1840 | U.S. House | George B. Rodney | Whig | 5,896 | 54% | Thomas Robinson, Jr. | Democratic | 4,974 | 46% | ||
| 1842 | U.S. House | George B. Rodney | Whig | 5,465 | 50% | William H. Jones | Democratic | 5,456 | 50% |
[edit] References
- Martin, Roger A. (2003). Delawareans in Congress. Middletown, DE: Roger A. Martin. ISBN 0-924117-26-5.
[edit] External links
- Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2005). The Political Graveyard. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Pickett, Russell S (2005). Delaware and U.S.History. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Pickett, Russ (2003). George Brydges Rodney. Find a Grave, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. Accesible Archives, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
- U.S. Congress (2005). Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. Retrieved on 2006-06-01.
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