Samuel Paynter
Samuel Paynter (August 24, 1768 – October 2, 1845) was an American merchant and politician from Drawbridge, in Broadkill Hundred, Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.
Samuel Paynter | |
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| 26th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 20, 1824 – January 16, 1827 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Charles Polk Jr. |
| Member of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 3, 1807 – January 6, 1813 January 7, 1823 – January 6, 1824 | |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 3, 1797 – January 6, 1801 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1768 Sussex County, Delaware Colony |
| Died | October 2, 1845 (aged 77) Lewes, Delaware |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Rowland |
| Residence(s) | Lewes, Delaware |
| Occupation | Merchant |
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