William Cannon

William Cannon
40th Governor of Delaware
In office
January 20, 1863 – March 1, 1865
Preceded byWilliam Burton
Succeeded byGove Saulsbury
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
January 6, 1845 – January 6, 1849
Personal details
Born(1809-03-15)March 15, 1809
DiedMarch 1, 1865(1865-03-01) (aged 55)
Bridgeville, Delaware, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Republican
SpouseMargaret Ann Barker
ChildrenPhilip L. Cannon
OccupationMerchant
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William Cannon (March 15, 1809 – March 1, 1865) was an American merchant and politician from Bridgeville, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party and later the Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware during much of the Civil War.