Walter W. Bacon
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Walter Wolfkiel Bacon (January 20, 1880 – March 18, 1962) was an American politician and accountant from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party who served three terms as Mayor of Wilmington and two terms as Governor of Delaware. He is the only mayor of a Delaware city to have been elected Governor of Delaware.
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Walter W. Bacon | |
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60th Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 21, 1941 – January 18, 1949 | |
Lieutenant | Isaac J. MacCollum Elbert N. Carvel |
Preceded by | Richard C. McMullen |
Succeeded by | Elbert N. Carvel |
Mayor of Wilmington | |
In office January 19, 1936 – January 21, 1941 | |
Preceded by | George Forrest |
Succeeded by | Albert James |
Personal details | |
Born | (1880-01-20)January 20, 1880 New Castle, Delaware, U.S. |
Died | March 18, 1962(1962-03-18) (aged 82) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mabel H. McDaniel |
Residence(s) | Wilmington, Delaware |
Alma mater | Beacom College |
Profession | Accountant |
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