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History of Georgetown, (Sussex County) DelawareOur database does not include an historic photo for Georgetown, (Sussex County) Delaware, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Biographical Sketch of Charles Clark Stockley Charles Clark Stockley, governor of Delaware, was born in Georgetown, Del., Nov. 6, 1819. He attended a private school in Philadelphia, Pa., and engaged in mercantile business, first in Philadelphia and then in Millsboro, Del. He was appointed county treasurer in 1852, and in 1856 was elected sheriff of Sussex county. He served as state senator, 1873-77, and speaker of the senate, 1875-77, and then engaged in railroading and banking. He was governor of Delaware, 1882-86, and was appointed register of wills for Sussex county in 1891. He died in Millsboro, Del., April 20, 1901. |
Delaware Facts: Sussex County Facts: Seat: GeorgetownEstablished: 1682 Formed from: Deale County (extinct), Durham County Maryland
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: GEORGETOWN, a flourishing post-village, capital of Sussex county, Delaware, 36 miles S. by E. from Dover. It contains a court house, an academy, and several other flourishing schools, a bank, 3 or 4 churches, a newspaper office, a fine Odd-Fellows' hall, and 10 or 12 stores. Pop. estimated at 1200. Georgetown is situated 16 meters above sea level. |