James Sykes (Continental Congress)
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James Sykes | |
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| Continental Congressman from Delaware | |
| In office February 22, 1777 – December 17, 1777 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1725 New Castle County, Delaware Colony |
| Died | April 4, 1792 (aged 66) Dover, Delaware |
| Spouse | Agnes |
| Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
James Sykes (1725 – April 4, 1792) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He served in the Delaware General Assembly and was a Continental Congressman from Delaware.
Early life and family
Sykes was born in 1725, probably in
Episcopal Church
.
Political career
Sykes served as a
Constitutional Convention in 1792 until his death. He was appointed Judge
of the High Court of Errors and Appeals of Delaware in 1792 and served until his death later that year.
Death and legacy
Sykes died in
Major General in the American Civil War
.
Almanac
From 1776 until 1792 Delaware elections were held on the first day of October of the year noted. Terms for members of the General Assembly began on the twentieth day of October. Members of the Legislative Council had a term of three years. Three State Councilmen were elected, at large, from each county.
| Office | Type | Location | Elected | Term began | Term ended | notes |
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| Delegate | Convention
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Dover | August 27, 1776 | September 20, 1776 | State Constitution
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| Council of Safety | Legislature | New Castle | November 7, 1776 | January 10, 1777 | ||
| State Council | Legislature | New Castle | 1776 | October 28, 1776 | October 20, 1777 | |
| Delegate | Legislature | Philadelphia
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February 22, 1777 | December 17, 1777 | Continental Congress | |
| Delegate | Convention
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Dover | 1791 | November 1791 | April 4, 1792 | State Constitution
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References
- Hoffecker, Carol E. (2004). Democracy in Delaware. Cedar Tree Books, Wilmington. ISBN 1-892142-23-6.
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark.
- Martin, Roger A. (1984). A History of Delaware Through its Governors. McClafferty Press, Wilmington.
- Munroe, John A. (1954). Federalist Delaware 1775–1815. Rutgers University, New Brunswick.
- Scharf, John Thomas. (1888). History of Delaware 1609–1888. 2 vols. L. J. Richards & Co., Philadelphia.
External links
- United States Congress. "James Sykes (id: S001132)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Ratification of the Constitution by the State of Delaware; December 7, 1787.
Places with more information
- Delaware Historical Society website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware Library website, 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831–2965
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