Background
Gilpin, Edward Woodward was born on July 13, 1803 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of William and Ann (Dunwoody) Gilpin.
Gilpin, Edward Woodward was born on July 13, 1803 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of William and Ann (Dunwoody) Gilpin.
Read law with Senator John Wales, Wilmington, 1822.
Employed as clerk in Wilmington retail business, 1820-1821. Apprenticed to a tanner, Philadelphia, 1821. Admitted to Wilmington bar, 1827.
Became prominent lawyer in Wilmington during 1830’son
Attorney general of Delaware, 1840-1850. A Whig; appointed chief justice Delaware Supreme Court, 1857-1876.
Strong supporter of Union during Civil War.
Married Eleanor LaMotte, March 15, 1842.