Richard Bassett
U.S. Congressperson
1745 – 1815
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Who was Richard Bassett?
Richard Bassett was an American lawyer and political figure from the state of Delaware who, as a veteran of the Revolutionary War and delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A member of the Federalist Party, he served in the Delaware General Assembly, as Governor of Delaware, and as U.S. Senator from Delaware. He holds the Senate Rank of 1, as the most senior United States Senator during the First Congress of the United States.
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- Born
- Apr 2, 1745
Cecil County - Spouses
- Ann Ennals
(1774/12/22 - ) - Betsy Garnett
(1796 - )
- Ann Ennals
- Religion
- United Methodist Church
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Dover
- Died
- Aug 15, 1815
Cecil County
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on July 23, 2013
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