Jacob Stout was an American manufacturer and politician from Little Creek Hundred, in Kent County, Delaware.
10 Facts About Jacob Stout
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Jacob Stout was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.
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Jacob Stout's ancestors came to Kent County from New Jersey in the 17th century.
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Jacob Stout married Angelica Killen in 1795 and had four children, Mary, William, Henry, Sarah Ann, and William Jacob.
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Jacob Stout was president of the Smyrna Bank from 1844 until 1847.
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Jacob Stout served in the state house for two sessions in 1813 and 1814.
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Jacob Stout was then elected to the state senate for two terms, beginning with the 1815 session and ending with the 1820 session, when he was elected Speaker.
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Jacob Stout served as Governor of Delaware from January 18,1820, until January 16,1821.
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In 1822 Jacob Stout was named a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.
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Jacob Stout died at his home in Little Creek Hundred, Kent County.