The Political Graveyard: Rodney family of Delaware

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Rodney family of Delaware

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Daniel Rodney (1764-1846) — of Delaware. Born in Delaware, September 10, 1764. Brother of Caleb Rodney. Governor of Delaware, 1814-17; received 4 electoral votes for Vice-President, 1820; U.S. Representative from Delaware at-large, 1822-23; U.S. Senator from Delaware, 1826-27. Died September 2, 1846 (age 81 years, 357 days). Interment at St. Peter's Churchyard, Lewes, Del.

Caleb Rodney (1767-1840) — of Delaware. Born April 29, 1767. Brother of Daniel Rodney; great-grandfather-in-law of John Moore Richardson. Governor of Delaware, 1822-23. Died April 29, 1840 (age 73 years, 0 days). Interment at St. Peter's Churchyard, Lewes, Del.

		Politician named for him: Caleb R. Layton
		See also National Governors Association biography

John Moore Richardson (1858-1930) — also known as John M. Richardson — of Delaware. Born in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Md., February 10, 1858. Great-grandson-in-law of Caleb Rodney; brother-in-law of Henry Virden Lyons. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for U.S. Representative from Delaware at-large, 1928. Episcopalian. Died in Georgetown, Sussex County, Del., August 4, 1930 (age 72 years, 175 days). Interment at St. Paul's Episcopal Churchyard, Georgetown, Del.

Henry Virden Lyons — also known as Harry V. Lyons — of Lewes, Sussex County, Del. Brother-in-law of John Moore Richardson. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Delaware, 1912 (alternate), 1916 (alternate), 1924; member of Delaware state house of representatives; Speaker of the Delaware State House of Representatives. Burial location unknown.

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