James Ponder

James Ponder
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	(1819-10-31)October 31, 1819 Milton, Delaware
Died	November 5, 1897(1897-11-05) (aged 78) Milton, Delaware
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.