Presley Spruance
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| March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Clayton |
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| Succeeded by | John M. Clayton |
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| Born | September 11, 1785 Smyrna, Delaware |
| Died | February 13, 1863 Smyrna, Delaware |
| Residence | Smyrna, Delaware |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | merchant |
Presley Spruance (September 11, 1785 – February 13, 1863) was an American merchant and politician from Smyrna, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Whig Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
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[edit] Early life and family
Spruance was born September 11, 1785 in Kent County, Delaware.
[edit] Career
Spruance was engaged in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits in Smyrna, Delaware. He was a member of the State House for the 1823 and 1839/40 sessions. In between these he was elected to the State Senate for the sessions from 1826 through 1831, again in 1835/36 and 1837/38, and returned for the 1841/42 and 1843/44 sessions and finally in 1847, several times serving as Speaker. He was elected as a Whig to the United States Senate and served one term from March 4, 1847 to March 3, 1853. Following his term he returned to his business pursuits.
[edit] Death and legacy
Spruance died February 13, 1863 in Smyrna, Delaware and is buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery there.
[edit] Public offices
Elections were held the first Tuesday of October. U.S. Representatives were popularly elected for a two year term, and the General Assembly chose the U.S. Senators, for a six year term. Both took office the following March 4th.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Took Office | Left Office | notes |
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| State Representative | Legislature | Dover | 1822 | January 4, 1823 | January 3, 1824 | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1825 | January 4, 1826 | January 3, 1829 | Speaker |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1828 | January 4, 1829 | January 3, 1832 | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1834 | January 4, 1835 | January 3, 1839 | Speaker |
| State Representative | Legislature | Dover | 1838 | January 4, 1839 | January 3, 1841 | |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1840 | January 4, 1841 | January 3, 1845 | Speaker |
| State Senator | Legislature | Dover | 1846 | January 4, 1847 | March 4, 1847 | |
| U.S. Senator | Legislative | Washington | March 4, 1847 | March 3, 1853 | class 2 |
[edit] References
- Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. 2 vols.. Philadelphia: L. J. Richards & Co..
- Conrad, Henry C. (1908). History of the State of Delaware, 3 vols.. Lancaster, Pennsylvania: Wickersham Company.
[edit] External links
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress. [1].
- Delaware’s Senators [2]
- Find a Grave [3]
- History of Delaware 1609-1888 [4]
- The Political Graveyard [5]
[edit] Places with more information
- Historical Society of Delaware [6] 505 Market St., Wilmington, Delaware (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware Library [7] 181 South College Ave., Newark, Delaware (302) 831-2965
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