Gove Saulsbury
Gove Saulsbury (May 29, 1815 – July 31, 1881) was an American physician and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, and he served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware. He led opposition to civil rights for African Americans in Delaware.
Gove Saulsbury | |
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| 41st Governor of Delaware | |
| In office March 1, 1865 – January 17, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | William Cannon |
| Succeeded by | James Ponder |
| Member of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1863 – March 1, 1865 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1815 Kent County, Delaware |
| Died | July 31, 1881 (aged 66) Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosina Jane Smith |
| Alma mater | Delaware College University of Pennsylvania |
| Profession | Physician |
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