George Truitt

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George Truitt (* 1756 in Felton , Kent County , Delaware Colony , † October 8, 1818 ibid) was an American politician and from 1808 to 1811 governor of the state of Delaware .

Early years and political advancement

George Truitt enjoyed a private upbringing and grew up on a large farm. In 1787 he was a member of the Assembly that ratified the US Constitution for the State of Delaware . Between 1788 and 1791 and again in 1793 he was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives and from 1802 to 1807 he was a member of the State Senate . In 1807 he was elected governor of his state as a candidate for the Federalist Party against his future successor Joseph Haslet .

Delaware Governor

George Truitt began his three-year term on January 19, 1808. At that time, the state of Delaware had 72,674 residents according to a census. The governor first had to deal with issues such as slavery , education policy, and judicial reform. Against the background of increasing tensions between the United States and Great Britain , the federal government obliged the state of Delaware to equip a militia of around 1,300 men. In return, Delaware required the federal government to build defenses for five cities in the state.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship, Truitt withdrew from politics. He died in October 1818. He had a daughter with his wife Margaret Hodgson. George Truitt was first buried in Felton. In 1903 he was reburied in a cemetery in Frederica .

literature

  • Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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