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The information presented here has been researched and compiled by myself and is not in any way to be considered an " official version " presented by the Government of the State of Delaware. Any question or comments concerning its content should be directed to me via email by "Clicking Here".
There are multiple lists below for you to view: The first list displays a heading and each governor in order by date of office. If you click on the "heading" for each group it will display all Governors from that time period. However you can also click on a Governor's name below the heading and get a quick link to each individual should you choose to only read about certain Governors. Below these listings are other multiple lists that I hope you enjoy.
There are also "multiple" links (highlighted in "blue") on almost each Governor's individual record that will provide you with even more information on them.
If anyone has a picture of a Governor, their home, grave site, or more detailed informtion on them personally please send me the info that your have via email by "Clicking Here".. Thanks for visiting my " Delaware Governor's Page " and please let me know if you see anything that needs to be changed.
Last Governor To Pass Away:
" Dave Buckson "
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( July 25, 1920 ~ January 17, 2017 )
To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 1777 throught 1801 "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on him Click Below: |
The first 10 individuals elected were titled " President " and were elected to a " one year " term ... |
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1st President ( 1st Governor ) |
Wilmington " None " |
February 12, 1777 |
September 3, 1777 Became A British POW |
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2nd President ( 2nd Governor ) |
Wilmington " None " |
September 22, 1777 Assumed Term |
October 20, 1777 Resigned From Office |
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3rd President ( 3rd Governor ) |
New Castle " None " |
October 20, 1777 Assumed Term |
March 31, 1778 |
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4th President ( 4th Governor ) |
Dover " None " |
March 31, 1778 |
November 6, 1781 |
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5th President ( 5th Governor ) |
Dover " None " |
November 13, 1781 |
November 4, 1782 Resigned From Office |
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6th President ( 6th Governor ) |
Smyrna " None " |
November 4, 1782 Assumed Term |
February 1, 1783 |
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7th President ( 7th Governor ) |
New Castle " None " |
February 1, 1783 |
October 27, 1786 |
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8th President ( 8th Governor ) |
Smyrna " None " |
October 28, 1786 |
March 29, 1789 1st to Die In Office |
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9th President ( 9th Governor ) |
Milford " None " |
March 29, 1789 Assumed Term |
June 2, 1789 |
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10th President " 1st Term " |
Mt. Pleasant " Federalist " |
June 2, 1789 |
January 15, 1793 |
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In 1792 when Delaware's new Constitution was put in place three things changed for the Office: The office title was changed to " Governor ",
No individual would be allowed to succeed themselves or be immediately re-elected,
and a term limit of three (3) years was put into place. |
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10th Governor " 2nd Term " |
Mt. Pleasant " Federalist " |
January 15, 1793 |
January 19, 1796 |
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11th Governor |
New Castle " Federalist " |
January 19, 1796 |
September 28, 1797 2nd to Die In Office |
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12th Governor |
Milford " Federalist " |
September 28, 1797 Assumed Term |
January 15, 1799 |
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13th Governor |
Dover " Federalist " |
January 15, 1799 |
February 20, 1801 Resigned From Office |
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To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 1801 throught 1851 "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on him Click Below: |
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14th Governor |
Dover Federalist |
March 4, 1801 Assumed Term |
January 19, 1802 |
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15th Governor |
Dover Democrat- Republican |
January 19, 1802 |
January 15, 1805 |
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16th Governor |
Dover Federalist |
January 15, 1805 |
January 19, 1808 |
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17th Governor |
Felton Federalist |
January 19, 1808 |
January 15, 1811 |
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 " Was also the 24th Governor ! " |
18th Governor |
Milford Democrat- Republican |
January 15, 1811 |
January 18, 1814 |
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19th Governor |
Milford Federalist |
January 18, 1814 |
January 21, 1817 |
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20th Governor |
Smyrna Federalist |
January 21, 1817 |
January 15, 1820 |
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Elected But Didn't Serve |
Dover Federalist |
Elected 1819 |
November 11, 1819 Died Before Taking Office |
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21st Governor |
Dover Federalist |
January 18, 1820 Elected for 1 Year Term |
January 16, 1821 |
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22nd Governor |
Laurel Democrat- Republican |
January 16, 1821 |
April 16, 1822 3rd to Die In Office |
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23rd Governor |
Lewes Federalist |
April 23, 1822 Assumed Term |
January 21, 1823 |
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 " Was also the 18th Governor ! " |
24th Governor |
Milford Democrat- Republican |
January 21, 1823 |
June 20, 1823 4th to Die In Office |
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25th Governor |
New Castle Democrat |
June 24, 1823 Assumed Term |
January 20, 1824 |
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26th Governor |
Lewes Federalist |
January 20, 1824 |
January 16, 1827 |
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 " Was also the 30th Governor " |
27th Governor |
Dover Federalist |
January 16, 1827 |
January 19, 1830 |
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28th Governor |
Milton American- Republican |
January 19, 1830 |
January 15, 1833 |
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In November, 1831 the Governor's term was changed
from three (3) years to four (4) years.
Also, the Governor could now " never be reelected " ... |
 1st Governor to be elected
to a four year term. |
29th Governor |
Wilmington Democrat |
January 15, 1833 |
May 9, 1836 5th to Die In Office |
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 " Was also the 27th Governor " |
30th Governor |
Dover Federalist |
May 9, 1836 Assumed Term |
January 17, 1837 |
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31st Governor |
Dover Whig |
January 17, 1837 |
January 19, 1841 |
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32nd Governor |
Laurel Whig |
January 19, 1841 |
January 21, 1845 |
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33rd Governor |
New Castle Whig |
January 21, 1845 |
March 2, 1846 6th to Die In Office |
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34th Governor |
Lewes Whig |
March 2, 1846 Assumed Term |
May 3, 1846 7th to Die In Office |
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35th Governor |
Smyrna Whig |
May 6, 1846 Assumed Term |
January 19, 1847 |
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36th Governor |
Milford Democrat |
January 19, 1847 |
January 21, 1851 |
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To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 1851 throught 1901 "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on them Click Below: |
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37th Governor |
Seaford Democrat |
January 21, 1851 |
January 16, 1855 |
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38th Governor |
Milford American |
January 16, 1855 |
January 18, 1859 |
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39th Governor |
Milford Democrat |
January 18, 1859 |
January 20, 1863 |
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40th Governor |
Bridgeville Republican |
January 20, 1863 |
March 1, 1865 8th to Die In Office |
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41st Governor |
Dover Democrat |
March 1, 1865 Assumed Term Elected to Term |
January 17, 1871 |
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42nd Governor |
Milton Democrat |
January 17, 1871 |
January 19, 1875 |
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43rd Governor |
Middletown Democrat |
January 19, 1875 |
January 21, 1879 |
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44th Governor |
Frederica Democrat |
January 21, 1879 |
January 16, 1883 |
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45th Governor |
Georgetown Democrat |
January 16, 1883 |
January 18, 1887 |
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46th Governor |
Middletown Democrat |
January 18, 1887 |
January 20, 1891 |
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47th Governor |
Petersburg Democrat |
January 20, 1891 |
January 15, 1895 |
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" Last Governor to die while in office " |
48th Governor |
Laurel Republican |
January 15, 1895 |
April 8, 1895 9th to Die In Office |
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49th Governor |
Milford Democrat |
April 8, 1895 Assumed Term |
January 19, 1897 |
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During Governor William T. Watson's term, due to the death of Governor Joshua H. Marvil, it was decided by the General Assembly to re-elect the office of Governor in 1896 to coincide with the election of the U.S. President !
The Delaware Constitution of 1897 was also modified to allow the Governor to be able to serve two terms ! |
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50th Governor |
Lewes Democrat |
January 19, 1897 |
January 15, 1901 |
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To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 1901 throught 1949 "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on him Click Below: |
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51st Governor |
Wyoming Republican |
January 15,1901 |
January 17, 1905 |
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52nd Governor |
New Castle Republican |
January 17, 1905 |
January 19, 1909 |
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53rd Governor |
Bridgeville Republican |
January 19, 1909 |
January 21, 1913 |
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54th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 21, 1913 |
January 16, 1917 |
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55th Governor |
Selbyville Republican |
January 16, 1917 |
January 18, 1921 |
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56th Governor |
Dover Republican |
January 18, 1921 |
January 20, 1925 |
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57th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 20, 1925 |
January 15, 1929 |
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 " 1st Governor to be elected to a 2nd Term ! " |
58th Governor |
New Castle Republican |
January 15, 1929 |
January 19, 1937 |
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59th Governor |
Wilmington Democrat |
January 19, 1937 |
January 21, 1941 |
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 " Served two Terms ! " |
60th Governor |
Wilmington Democrat |
January 21, 1941 |
January 18, 1949 |
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To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 1949 throught 2001 "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on him Click Below: |
 " Also served as 64th Governor ! " |
61st Governor |
Laurel Democrat |
January 18, 1949 |
January 20, 1953 |
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 " Served two terms ! " |
62nd Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 20, 1953 |
December 30, 1960 Resigned From Office |
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 " Served for 19 days ! " |
63rd Governor |
Camden Republican |
December 30, 1960 |
January 17, 1961 |
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 " Also served as 61st Governor ! " |
64th Governor |
Laurel Democrat |
January 17, 1961 |
January 19, 1965 |
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65th Governor |
Dover Democrat |
January 19, 1965 |
January 21, 1969 |
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66th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 21, 1969 |
January 16, 1973 |
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67th Governor |
Odessa Democrat |
January 16, 1973 |
January 18, 1977 |
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 " Served two terms ! " |
68th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 18, 1977 |
January 15, 1985 |
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 " Served two terms ! " |
69th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
January 15, 1985 |
December 31, 1992 Resigned From Office |
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 " Served for 20 days ! " |
70th Governor |
Wilmington Republican |
December 31, 1992 |
January 19, 1993 |
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 " Served two terms ! " |
71st Governor |
Wilmington Democrat |
January 19, 1993 |
January 3, 2001 Resigned From Office |
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To see " Detailed Information ",
including portraits, photos, biographical info, family info,
other political offices served, election results, military records,
and more for:
" All Governors who served from 2001 thru the Present "
" Or "
To see an individual Governor's record scroll down and click on their name !
Governor's Name Click on below name for their detailed records or in the right hand column. |
Governor Number
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Residence / Political Party |
Served From: |
Served To: |
For a Detailed Record on him Click Below: |
 " Served two terms ! " |
72nd Governor |
Milford Democrat |
January 3, 2001 |
January 20, 2009 |
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 " Served two terms ! " |
73rd Governor |
Newark Democrat |
January 20, 2009 |
January 17, 2017 |
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74th Governor |
Wilmington Democrat |
January 17, 2017 |
" Present " |
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( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
Thomas Collins |
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( 1st - Passed away on March 29, 1789 ) |
Gunning Bedford, Sr. |
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( 2nd - Passed away on September 28, 1797 ) |
John Collins |
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( 3rd - Passed away on April 16, 1822 ) |
Joseph Haslet |
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( 4th - Passed away on June 20, 1823 ) |
Caleb Prew Bennett |
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( 5th - Passed away on July 11, 1836 ) |
Thomas Stockton |
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( 6th - Passed away on March 2, 1846 ) |
Joseph Maull |
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( 7th - Passed away on May 3, 1846 ) |
William Cannon |
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( 8th - Passed away on March 1, 1865 ) |
Joshua Hopkins Marvil |
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( 9th - Passed away on April 8, 1895 ) |
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
Joshua Clayton |
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( 10th & 11th - June 2, 1789 to January 19, 1796 ) |
Gove Saulsbury |
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( 42nd & 43rd - March 1, 1865 to January 17, 1871 - Assumed 1st term ) |
C. Douglass Buck |
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( 60th & 61st - January 15, 1929 to January 19, 1937 ) |
Walter W. Bacon |
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( 63rd & 64th - January 21, 1941 to January 18, 1949 ) |
J. Caleb Boggs |
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( 66th & 67th- January 20, 1953 to December 30, 1960 ) |
Pierre S. du Pont |
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( 73rd & 74th - January 18, 1977 to January 15, 1985 ) |
Michael N. Castle |
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( 75th & 76th - January 15, 1985 to December 31, 1992 ) |
Thomas R. Carper |
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( 78th & 79th - January 19, 1993 to January 3, 2001 ) |
Ruth Ann Minner |
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( 80th & 81st - January 3, 2001 to January 20, 2009 ) |
Jack Markell |
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( 82nd & 83rd - January 20, 2009 to present ) |
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
Joseph Haslet
( 19th Governor - January 15, 1811 to January 18, 1814 )
( 25th Governor - January 21, 1823 to June 20, 1823 )
Charles Polk
( 28th Governor - January 16, 1827 to January 19, 1830 )
( 31st Governor - July 11, 1836 to January 17, 1837 - Assumed Term of Gov. Caleb P. Bennett )
Elbert N. Carvel
( 65th Governor - January 18, 1949 to January 20, 1953 )
( 69th Governor - January 17, 1961 to January 19, 1965 )
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
| Caesar Rodney | John Cook | Nicholas Van Dyke, Sr. | Thomas Collins |
| Gunning Bedford, Sr. | James Sykes | David Hall | Nathaniel Mitchell |
| George Truitt | Joseph Haslet | Daniel Rodney | John Clark |
| Henry Molleston | Jacob Stout | John Collins | Caleb Rodney |
| Charles Thomas | Samuel Paynter | Charles Polk | William Cooper |
| Thomas Stockton | Joseph Maull | William Tharp | William Ross |
| Peter F. Causey | William Burton | William Cannon | Gove Saulsbury |
| James Ponder | John P. Cochran | John Hall | Charles C. Stockley |
| Robert J. Reynolds | Joshua H. Marvil | William T. Watson |
| Ebe W. Tunnell | John Hunn | Preston Lea | Simon S. Pennewill |
| William Denney | Robert P. Robinson | C. Douglass Buck |
| Richard C. McMullen | Walter W. Bacon | J. Caleb Boggs |
| David P. Buckson | Charles L. Terry, Jr. | Pierre S. du Pont |
| Michael N. Castle | Ruth Ann Minner | Jack Markell |
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
| Caesar Rodney | John Cook | Thomas Collins | John Davis |
| Richard Bassett | James Sykes | George Truitt | Henry Molleston |
| Jacob Stout | Charles Polk | Cornelius Comegys | William Temple |
| William Tharp | Gove Saulsbury | John Hall | Robert J. Reynolds |
| William T. Watson | John Hunn | William Denney | David P. Buckson |
| Charles L. Terry, Jr. | Ruth Ann Minner |
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
| John McKinly | Thomas McKean | George Read, Sr. | John Dickinson |
| Nicholas Van Dyke, Sr. | Joshua Clayton | Gunning Bedford, Sr. |
| John Clark | Charles Thomas | Caleb P. Bennett | Thomas Stockton |
| John P. Cochran | Benjamin T. Biggs | Preston Lea | Charles R. Miller |
| Robert P. Robinson | C. Douglass Buck | Richard C. McMullen |
| Walter W. Bacon | J. Caleb Boggs | Russell W. Peterson |
| Sherman W. Tribbitt | Pierre S. du Pont | Michael N. Castle | Dale E. Wolf |
| Thomas R. Carper | Jack Markell |
( " Click on each Governor's individual name below for detailed information on them " )
| Daniel Rogers | David Hall | Nathaniel Mitchell | Joseph Haslet |
| Daniel Rodney | John Collins | Caleb Rodney | Samuel Paynter |
| Charles Polk| David Hazzard | William Cooper | Joseph Maull |
| William Ross |
Peter F. Causey | William Burton | William Cannon |
| James Ponder |
Charles C. Stockley | Joshua H. Marvil | Ebe W. Tunnell |
| Simon S. Pennewill | John G. Townsend, Jr. | Elbert N. Carvel |
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Russ Pickett ~ " Click Here "
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