Sherman W. Tribbitt
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Sherman Willard Tribbitt (November 9, 1922 – August 14, 2010) was an American merchant and politician from Odessa in New Castle County, Delaware.[1] He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Democratic Party who served in the Delaware General Assembly, as the 17th lieutenant governor of Delaware, and as the 67th governor of Delaware.
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Sherman W. Tribbitt | |
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67th Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 16, 1973 – January 18, 1977 | |
Lieutenant | Eugene Bookhammer |
Preceded by | Russell W. Peterson |
Succeeded by | Pete du Pont |
17th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware | |
In office January 19, 1965 – January 21, 1969 | |
Governor | Charles L. Terry, Jr. |
Preceded by | Eugene Lammot |
Succeeded by | Eugene Bookhammer |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 1957 - January 12, 1965 January 12, 1971 - January 9, 1973 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Sherman Willard Tribbitt (1922-11-09)November 9, 1922 Denton, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | August 14, 2010(2010-08-14) (aged 87) Milford, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeanne Webb |
Residence(s) | Odessa, Delaware |
Alma mater | Beacom College |
Occupation | Merchant |
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