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Photographer: Devry Becker Jones (CC0)
Taken: January 28, 2022
Caption: John McKinly Marker and Burial Site
Additional Description: Tombstone reads: This monument is erected in memory of John McKinly, born in the Kingdom of Ireland, February 24, A.D. 1721, died in this town August 31 A.D. 1796. He settled early in life in this country and pursuing the practice of physic soon became eminent in his profession. He served in several important public employments and particularly was the first person who filled the office of President of the State after the Declaration of Independence. He died, full of years having passed a long life usefully to the public and honorably to himself. He was one of the founders of the Delaware Medical Society.
Submitted: January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p636652
File Size: 9.982 Megabytes

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