Willard Saulsbury Sr.
Willard Saulsbury Sr. | |
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| Chancellor of Delaware | |
| In office November 14, 1873 – April 6, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel M. Bates |
| Succeeded by | James L. Wolcott |
| United States Senator from Delaware | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1871 | |
| Preceded by | Martin W. Bates |
| Succeeded by | Eli Saulsbury |
| 10th Attorney General of Delaware | |
| In office 1850–1855 | |
| Governor | William Tharp William H. H. Ross |
| Preceded by | Edward W. Gilpin |
| Succeeded by | George P. Fisher |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1820 Kent County, Delaware |
| Died | April 6, 1892 (aged 71) Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Annie Ponder |
| Relations | Eli Saulsbury (brother) Gove Saulsbury (brother) |
| Children | 3, including Willard Jr. |
| Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Delaware College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Willard Saulsbury Sr. (June 2, 1820 – April 6, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician from Georgetown, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Attorney General of Delaware, U.S. Senator from Delaware and Chancellor of Court of Chancery of Delaware.