James Ponder | |
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42nd Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 17, 1871 – January 19, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Gove Saulsbury |
Succeeded by | John P. Cochran |
Member of the Delaware Senate | |
In office January 6, 1865 – January 6, 1869 | |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 6, 1857 – January 6, 1859 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Milton, Delaware | October 31, 1819
Died | November 5, 1897 Milton, Delaware | (aged 78)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sallie Waples |
Occupation | Merchant |
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James Ponder (October 31, 1819 – November 5, 1897) was an American merchant and politician from Milton in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.