Richard Henry Bayard

Background

Bayard, Richard Henry was born on September 23, 1796 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Son of James Asheton and Ann (Bassett) Bayard.

Education

Graduate Princeton, 1814.

Career

Mayor, Wilmington, 1832. Member United States Senate from Delaware, 1836-1839, 40-45. Chief justice Delaware, 1839.

United States charge d’affaires, Brussels, 1850-1853.

Membership

Member United States Senate from Delaware, 1836-1839, 40-45.

Connections

Married Mary Caroll, February 28, 1815.

Father:

James Asheton Bayard

Mother:

Ann (Bassett) Bayard

Spouse:

Mary Caroll