John G. Townsend Jr.
John Gillis Townsend Jr. (May 31, 1871 – April 10, 1964) was an American businessman and politician from Selbyville in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party who served one term as Governor and two terms as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
John G. Townsend Jr. | |
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| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office March 4, 1929 – January 3, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas F. Bayard Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James M. Tunnell |
| 55th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 16, 1917 – January 18, 1921 | |
| Lieutenant | Lewis T. Eliason |
| Preceded by | Charles R. Miller |
| Succeeded by | William D. Denney |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 1903 - January 10, 1905 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Gillis Townsend Jr. May 31, 1871 Worcester County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | April 10, 1964 (aged 92) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennie Collins |
| Residence | Selbyville, Delaware |
| Occupation | businessman |
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