John McKinly | |
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1st President of Delaware | |
In office February 12, 1777 – September 22, 1777 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Thomas McKean |
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Born | Ulster, Ireland | February 24, 1721
Died | August 31, 1796 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | (aged 75)
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Jane Richardson |
Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Physician |
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John McKinly (February 24, 1721 – August 31, 1796) was an American physician and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He was a veteran of the French and Indian War, served in the Delaware General Assembly, was the first elected President of Delaware, and for a time was a member of the Federalist Party.