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History of Millsboro, (Sussex County) Delaware

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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.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

Delaware Facts:
Tree: American holly
Bird: blue hen chicken
Flower: peach blossom
Nickname: First State, Diamond State
Motto: Liberty and Independence
Area (sq. mi.): 2,057
Capitol: Dover
Admitted: 7 Dec 1787

Sussex County Facts:

Millsboro is situated 7 meters above sea level.