John McKinly

John McKinly
1st President of Delaware
In office
February 12, 1777 – September 22, 1777
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byThomas McKean
Personal details
Born(1721-02-24)February 24, 1721
Ulster, Ireland
DiedAugust 31, 1796(1796-08-31) (aged 75)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyFederalist
SpouseJane Richardson
Residence(s)Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionPhysician
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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.