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The cemetery's chapel, designed by architect Elijah
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435:(1840â1908), American Medal of Honor recipient
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217:was hired to design the cemetery. In 1850,
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441:(1817â1867), U.S. Senator and Congressman
384:(1752â1819), U.S. Senator and Congressman
378:(1854â1910), professional baseball player
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348:(1803â1873), Commodore in the U.S. Navy
496:"Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery"
447:(1869â1939), 57th Governor of Delaware
408:(1857â1927), 54th Governor of Delaware
390:(1841â1916), 52nd Governor of Delaware
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590:www.wilmingtonbrandywinecemetery.org
554:The Brandywine: An Intimate Portrait
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465:(1745â1822), Continental Congressman
426:(1777â1839), editor and poet of the
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636:"Cemetery offers a lasting history"
539:wilmington and brandywine cemetery.
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453:(1790â1866), Cherokee nation chief
402:(1721â1796), President of Delaware
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662:"Storied Past, Spirited Future"
372:(1768â1850), U.S. Naval Officer
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523:History of Delaware: 1609â1888
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