Nicholas Ridgely

Nicholas Ridgely is a Delaware historical marker in Dover, Kent County, dedicated 1932.

Kent County · dedicated 1932 · 523 South State Street, Dover

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In this churchyard lie the remains of Nicholas Ridgely, Statesman, and Jurist. Born in Dover, 1762, eldest son of Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely and Mary Wynkoop Ridgely. Member of State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution, December 7, 1787. Repeatedly Member of General Assembly from 1788 until 1801. Attorney-General of Delaware, 1791-1801. Delegate to Second State Constitutional Convention, 1791-92. Chancellor of Delaware from 1801 until his death, 1830.

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