SettingsPeople from Sussex County, Delaware
Albert F. Polk
Albert Fawcett Polk (October 11, 1869 - February 14, 1955) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware and later, Wilmington, Delaware.
Albert Fawcett Polk (October 11, 1869 - February 14, 1955) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware and later, Wilmington, Delaware.
Alfred Wells
Alfred Wells (May 27, 1814 - July 18, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Alfred Wells (May 27, 1814 - July 18, 1867) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Anne Rogers Clark
Anne Rogers Clark (born January 6, 1929, Flushing, New York – died December 20, 2006, Wilmington, Delaware) was an American dog breeder and trainer and one of the few people licensed to judge a...
Anne Rogers Clark (born January 6, 1929, Flushing, New York – died December 20, 2006, Wilmington, Delaware) was an American dog breeder and trainer and one of the few people licensed to judge a...
Antwan Lake
Antwan Lake is an American football defensive tackle.
Antwan Lake is an American football defensive tackle.
Caleb R. Layton
Dr. Caleb Rodney Layton (September 8, 1851 – November 11, 1930) was an American physician and politician, from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Dr. Caleb Rodney Layton (September 8, 1851 – November 11, 1930) was an American physician and politician, from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Caleb Rodney
Caleb Rodney was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Caleb Rodney was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Carlton Elliott
Carlton Elliott is a former defensive end in the National Football League.
Carlton Elliott is a former defensive end in the National Football League.
Charles C. Stockley
Charles Clark Stockley (November 6, 1819 – April 20, 1901) was an American farmer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Charles Clark Stockley (November 6, 1819 – April 20, 1901) was an American farmer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Charles Polk, Jr.
Charles Polk, Jr. was an American farmer and politician from Big Stone Beach, in Milford Hundred, Kent County, Delaware.
Charles Polk, Jr. was an American farmer and politician from Big Stone Beach, in Milford Hundred, Kent County, Delaware.
Daniel J. Layton
Daniel John Layton (August 1, 1879 - May 13, 1960) served on the Delaware Supreme Court as Chief Justice from 1933 to 1945 and earlier as attorney general of Delaware from late 1932 until his no...
Daniel John Layton (August 1, 1879 - May 13, 1960) served on the Delaware Supreme Court as Chief Justice from 1933 to 1945 and earlier as attorney general of Delaware from late 1932 until his no...
Daniel Rodney
Daniel Rodney (September 10, 1764 – September 2, 1846) was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Daniel Rodney (September 10, 1764 – September 2, 1846) was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Daniel Rogers
Daniel Rogers (January 3, 1754 – February 2, 1806) was an American miller and politician from Milford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Daniel Rogers (January 3, 1754 – February 2, 1806) was an American miller and politician from Milford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
David Hall (Delaware governor)
David Hall (January 4, 1752 – September 18, 1817) was an American lawyer and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
David Hall (January 4, 1752 – September 18, 1817) was an American lawyer and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
David Hazzard
David Hazzard (May 18, 1781 – July 8, 1864) was an American merchant and politician from Milton, in Sussex County, Delaware.
David Hazzard (May 18, 1781 – July 8, 1864) was an American merchant and politician from Milton, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Delino DeShields
Delino Lamont DeShields (born January 15, 1969 in Seaford, Delaware) is a former Major League Baseball player.
Delino Lamont DeShields (born January 15, 1969 in Seaford, Delaware) is a former Major League Baseball player.
Ebe W. Tunnell
Ebe Walter Tunnell (December 31, 1844 – December 18, 1917) was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Ebe Walter Tunnell (December 31, 1844 – December 18, 1917) was an American merchant and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Edward L. Martin
Edward Livingston Martin (March 29, 1837 - January 22, 1897) was an American lawyer and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Edward Livingston Martin (March 29, 1837 - January 22, 1897) was an American lawyer and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Edward Willis Redfield
Edward Willis Redfield (December 18, 1869–October 19, 1965) was an American Impressionist landscape painter and member of the art colony at New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Edward Willis Redfield (December 18, 1869–October 19, 1965) was an American Impressionist landscape painter and member of the art colony at New Hope, Pennsylvania.
Elbert N. Carvel
Elbert Nostrand "Bert" Carvel (February 9, 1910 – February 6, 2005) was an American businessman and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Elbert Nostrand "Bert" Carvel (February 9, 1910 – February 6, 2005) was an American businessman and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Elisha D. Cullen
Elisha Dickerson Cullen (April 23, 1799 – February 8, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Elisha Dickerson Cullen (April 23, 1799 – February 8, 1862) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Erin Elizabeth Williams
Erin Elizabeth Williams is an American beauty queen from Lincoln, Delaware who was crowned Miss Delaware 2003.
Erin Elizabeth Williams is an American beauty queen from Lincoln, Delaware who was crowned Miss Delaware 2003.
George S. Williams
George Short Williams was an American office administrator and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
George Short Williams was an American office administrator and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Henry A. Houston
Henry Aydelotte Houston was an American teacher, businessman and politician, from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Henry Aydelotte Houston was an American teacher, businessman and politician, from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Henry Clay Drexler
Henry Clay Drexler (August 7, 1901 – October 20, 1924) was an Ensign in the United States Navy and a recipient of both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.
Henry Clay Drexler (August 7, 1901 – October 20, 1924) was an Ensign in the United States Navy and a recipient of both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor.
Hiram R. Burton
Hiram Rodney Burton (November 13, 1841 – June 17, 1927) was an American physician and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Hiram Rodney Burton (November 13, 1841 – June 17, 1927) was an American physician and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Huck Betts
Walter McKinley Betts (February 18, 1897 – June 13, 1987), born in Millsboro, Delaware, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1920-25) and Boston Braves (1932-35).
Walter McKinley Betts (February 18, 1897 – June 13, 1987), born in Millsboro, Delaware, was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies (1920-25) and Boston Braves (1932-35).
James M. Tunnell
James Miller Tunnell was an American teacher, lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
James Miller Tunnell was an American teacher, lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
James Ponder
James Ponder (October 31, 1819 – November 5, 1897) was an American merchant and politician from Milton, in Sussex County, Delaware.
James Ponder (October 31, 1819 – November 5, 1897) was an American merchant and politician from Milton, in Sussex County, Delaware.
John Collins (governor)
John Collins (March 1, 1776 – April 16, 1822) was an American manufacturer and politician from Collins Mill Pond, in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.
John Collins (March 1, 1776 – April 16, 1822) was an American manufacturer and politician from Collins Mill Pond, in Nanticoke Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.
John D. T. McAllister
John Daniel Thompson McAllister (February 19, 1827 – January 21, 1910) was a 19th century regional leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
John Daniel Thompson McAllister (February 19, 1827 – January 21, 1910) was a 19th century regional leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
John Fisher (Delaware)
John Fisher was a Delaware politician and United States district court judge.
John Fisher was a Delaware politician and United States district court judge.
John G. Townsend, Jr.
John Gillis Townsend, Jr. was an American businessman and politician from Selbyville, in Sussex County, Delaware.
John Gillis Townsend, Jr. was an American businessman and politician from Selbyville, in Sussex County, Delaware.
John J. Williams (senator)
John James "Whispering Willie" Williams (May 17, 1904 – January 11, 1988) was an American businessman and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
John James "Whispering Willie" Williams (May 17, 1904 – January 11, 1988) was an American businessman and politician from Millsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Joseph M. Carey
Joseph Maull Carey was a lawyer, rancher, judge, and politician, who spent most of his political career in Wyoming before and after it achieved statehood.
Joseph Maull Carey was a lawyer, rancher, judge, and politician, who spent most of his political career in Wyoming before and after it achieved statehood.
Joseph Maull
Dr. Joseph Maull (September 6, 1781 – May 3, 1846) was an American physician and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Dr. Joseph Maull (September 6, 1781 – May 3, 1846) was an American physician and politician from Lewes, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Joshua H. Marvil
Joshua Hopkins Marvil (September 3, 1825 – April 8, 1895) was an American merchant and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Joshua Hopkins Marvil (September 3, 1825 – April 8, 1895) was an American merchant and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Lovett Purnell
Lovett Shaizer Purnell (born April 7, 1972 in Seaford, Delaware) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League.
Lovett Shaizer Purnell (born April 7, 1972 in Seaford, Delaware) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League.
Nathaniel Mitchell
Nathaniel Mitchell (1753 – February 21, 1814) was an American lawyer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Nathaniel Mitchell (1753 – February 21, 1814) was an American lawyer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Patricia A. (Trish) Kaufmann
Patricia A. (Trish) Kaufmann of Lincoln, Delaware, is an expert on the postage stamps and postal history of the Confederate States of America (CSA), and has written numerous articles on the subject.
Patricia A. (Trish) Kaufmann of Lincoln, Delaware, is an expert on the postage stamps and postal history of the Confederate States of America (CSA), and has written numerous articles on the subject.
Pete Oakley
Peter H. Oakley (born June 28, 1949) is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 2004 Senior British Open, one of the major championships in senior men's professional golf.
Peter H. Oakley (born June 28, 1949) is an American professional golfer best known for winning the 2004 Senior British Open, one of the major championships in senior men's professional golf.
Richard H. Ellis
General Richard Hastings Ellis was commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
General Richard Hastings Ellis was commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command and director of the Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff with headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Robert G. Houston
Robert Griffith Houston (October 13, 1867 - January 29, 1946) was an American lawyer, publisher and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Robert Griffith Houston (October 13, 1867 - January 29, 1946) was an American lawyer, publisher and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Samuel Paynter
Samuel Paynter (August 24, 1768 – October 2, 1845) was an American merchant and politician from Drawbridge, in Broadkill Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.
Samuel Paynter (August 24, 1768 – October 2, 1845) was an American merchant and politician from Drawbridge, in Broadkill Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware.
Sandra Major
Sandra J. Major is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 111th District and was first elected in 1995.
Sandra J. Major is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 111th District and was first elected in 1995.
Spencer Records
Spencer Records (1762-1851) was an early pioneer of the American Midwest, who moved with his large family as a boy, in 1766, from the East Coast over the Appalachians into the area of Fort Pitt ...
Spencer Records (1762-1851) was an early pioneer of the American Midwest, who moved with his large family as a boy, in 1766, from the East Coast over the Appalachians into the area of Fort Pitt ...
Thomas Alexander Smith
Thomas Alexander Smith represented the 1st congressional district of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives from 1905 to 1907.
Thomas Alexander Smith represented the 1st congressional district of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives from 1905 to 1907.
Thomas Cooper (representative)
Thomas Cooper (1764 - 1829) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Thomas Cooper (1764 - 1829) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Thomas Robinson, Jr.
Thomas Robinson, Jr. (1800 – October 28, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Thomas Robinson, Jr. (1800 – October 28, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Trusten Polk
Trusten Polk (May 29, 1811 April 16, 1876) served as both the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.
Trusten Polk (May 29, 1811 April 16, 1876) served as both the 12th Governor of Missouri in 1857 and U.S. Senator from 1857 to 1862.
Wilbur L. Adams
Wilbur Louis Adams was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware.
Wilbur Louis Adams was an American lawyer and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware.
Willard Saulsbury, Sr.
Willard Saulsbury, Sr. (June 2, 1820 - April 6, 1892) was a lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
Willard Saulsbury, Sr. (June 2, 1820 - April 6, 1892) was a lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Alland
William Alland (March 4, 1916 – November 11, 1997) was an American actor, producer, writer and director of science fiction and western films.
William Alland (March 4, 1916 – November 11, 1997) was an American actor, producer, writer and director of science fiction and western films.
William B. Cooper
William Barkley Cooper (December 16, 1771 – April 29, 1849) was an American farmer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Barkley Cooper (December 16, 1771 – April 29, 1849) was an American farmer and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Cannon
William Cannon (March 15, 1809 – March 1, 1865) was an American merchant and politician from Bridgeville, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Cannon (March 15, 1809 – March 1, 1865) was an American merchant and politician from Bridgeville, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William F. Allen
William Franklin "Lovebird" Allen was an American businessman and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Franklin "Lovebird" Allen was an American businessman and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William H. Boyce
William Henry Boyce, was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware, and later from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware.
William Henry Boyce, was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, in Sussex County, Delaware, and later from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware.
William H. H. Ross
William Henry Harrison Ross (June 2, 1814 – June 30, 1887) was an American farmer and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Henry Harrison Ross (June 2, 1814 – June 30, 1887) was an American farmer and politician from Seaford, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William H. Wells
William Hill Wells was a lawyer and politician from Dagsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Hill Wells was a lawyer and politician from Dagsboro, in Sussex County, Delaware.
William Peery
William Peery (1743 – December 17, 1800) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician from Cool Spring, near Milton, in Sussex County.
William Peery (1743 – December 17, 1800) was an American farmer, lawyer, and politician from Cool Spring, near Milton, in Sussex County.
William Till
William Till (c. 1697 – April 13, 1766) was a colonial-era American politician, jurist, and merchant.
William Till (c. 1697 – April 13, 1766) was a colonial-era American politician, jurist, and merchant.