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References

  1. ↑ Biographical and Genealogical History of the State of Delaware. 1899. p. 67.
  2. ↑ Brown, Robin. "Ancient Tree Once Shaded Gen. Washington" . Retrieved 2007-02-22.
  3. ↑ Rea Wilkie (January 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Hale-Byrnes House". National Park Service. and accompanying six photos
  4. ↑ Kallenbach, Joseph Ernest (1977). American State Governors, 1776-1976. Oceana Publications. pp. 112–115. ISBN   978-0-379-00665-0 . Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  5. ↑ "HORSEY, Outerbridge 1777 – 1842". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "HEATH, James P. 1777 – 1854". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "CLAYTON, Thomas ca. 1777 – 1854". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress . Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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