John McKinly was an American physician and politician from Wilmington, Delaware.
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10 Facts About John McKinly
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John McKinly was a veteran of the French and Indian War, served in the Delaware General Assembly, was the first elected President of Delaware, and for a time was a member of the Federalist Party.
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John McKinly was elected Sheriff of New Castle County in 1757, served 4 three-year terms as Chief Burgess of the town of Wilmington between 1758 and 1776.
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John McKinly was one of those representing New Castle County, and was elected President of the Committee.
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John McKinly was kept as a prisoner of war on the Roebuck, and later on the Solebay in the Delaware River.
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John McKinly helped found the Delaware Medical Society in 1789 and was a member of the Newark Academy Board of Trustees before 1783, becoming President of the Board from 1794 until his death in 1796.
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John McKinly was known to have contributed to the salaries of the teachers in the school and sponsored many students in their education.
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John McKinly died at Wilmington and was buried first in the Presbyterian Cemetery there.
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John McKinly was the only Chief Executive of Delaware known to have been born in a foreign country.
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