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  Ridgely, Henry M.
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NameHenry M. Ridgely
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Dover, Delaware , United States
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Born August 06, 1779
DiedAugust 06, 1847 (68 years)
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InfoRIDGELY, Henry Moore, a Representative and a Senator from Delaware; born in Dover, Del., August 6, 1779; completed preparatory studies; studied law; admitted to the bar in 1802 and began practice in Dover; secretary of State of Delaware 1817-1827; elected as a Federalist to the Twelfth and Thirteenth Congresses (March 4, 1811-March 3, 1815); was not a candidate for renomination in 1814; returned to Dover, Del., and resumed the practice of law; elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Nicholas Van Dyke and served from January 12, 1827, to March 3, 1829; was not a candidate for reelection; continued the practice of law; died in Dover, Del., August 6, 1847; interment in the Episcopal Cemetery.


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  11/13/1830 DE District At Large Lost 47.32% (-5.36%)
  01/01/1827 DE US Senate - Appointment Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  10/06/1812 DE District At Large Won 28.31% (+0.07%)
  10/02/1810 DE District At Large Won 50.12% (+0.23%)
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