James Ponder

James Ponder (October 31, 1819 – November 5, 1897) was an American merchant and politician from Milton in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.

James Ponder
42nd Governor of Delaware
In office
January 17, 1871  January 19, 1875
Preceded byGove Saulsbury
Succeeded byJohn P. Cochran
Member of the Delaware Senate
In office
January 6, 1865  January 6, 1869
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
January 6, 1857  January 6, 1859
Personal details
Born(1819-10-31)October 31, 1819
Milton, Delaware
DiedNovember 5, 1897(1897-11-05) (aged 78)
Milton, Delaware
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSallie Waples
OccupationMerchant
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