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  Spruance, Presley
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NamePresley Spruance
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Smyrna, Delaware , United States
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Born September 11, 1785
DiedFebruary 13, 1863 (77 years)
ContributorThomas Walker
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Feb 16, 2013 12:12pm
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InfoSPRUANCE, Presley, a Senator from Delaware; born in Kent County, Del., September 11, 1785; pursued preparatory studies; engaged in manufacturing and mercantile pursuits in Smyrna, Del.; delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1831; member, State senate 1828, 1840, 1846, and served as its president; elected as a Whig to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1853; was not a candidate for renomination in 1852; resumed his business pursuits; died in Smyrna, Del., February 13, 1863; interment in the Presbyterian Cemetery.


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