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Eli Saulsbury
American lawyer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eli Saulsbury (December 29, 1817 – March 22, 1893) was an American lawyer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
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Quick Facts United States Senator from Delaware, Preceded by ...
Eli Saulsbury | |
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United States Senator from Delaware | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1889 | |
Preceded by | Willard Saulsbury Sr. |
Succeeded by | Anthony Higgins |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office 1853–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1817-12-29)December 29, 1817 Kent County, Delaware |
Died | March 22, 1893(1893-03-22) (aged 75) Dover, Delaware |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Dover, Delaware |
Alma mater | Dickinson College |
Profession | lawyer |
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