Willard Saulsbury Sr. | |
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Chancellor of Delaware | |
In office November 14, 1873 – April 6, 1892 | |
Preceded by | Daniel M. Bates |
Succeeded by | James L. Wolcott |
United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1871 | |
Preceded by | Martin W. Bates |
Succeeded by | Eli Saulsbury |
10th Attorney General of Delaware | |
In office 1850–1855 | |
Governor | William Tharp William H. H. Ross |
Preceded by | Edward W. Gilpin |
Succeeded by | George P. Fisher |
Personal details | |
Born | Kent County, Delaware | June 2, 1820
Died | April 6, 1892 Dover, Delaware | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Annie Ponder |
Relations | Eli Saulsbury (brother) Gove Saulsbury (brother) |
Children | 3, including Willard Jr. |
Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
Alma mater | Delaware College |
Profession | Lawyer |
Willard Saulsbury Sr. (June 2, 1820 – April 6, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Attorney General of Delaware, U.S. Senator from Delaware and Chancellor of Court of Chancery of Delaware.