Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stidham Family
— Old Swedes Churchyard Walking Tour —
The Stidhams were another prominent family in the early days of the New Sweden Colony and Old Swedes.
Dr. Tymen Stidham arrived on the fourth voyage of Kalmar Nyckel. He was the the first physician in this area. Much of the success and health of the New Sweden Colony was due to his strict enforcement of sanitary measures. He also ran the first mill on the Brandywine.
Rev. Joseph Stidham fought in the Revolutionary War and was later Coroner and Sheriff of New Castle County. There are four Stidham Revolutionary War veterans buried here at Old Swedes.
Erected by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America of the State of Delaware. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list.
Location. 39° 44.314′ N, 75° 32.445′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street (U.S. 13)
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron Letters on the Church (here, next to this marker); "M. B." Stone (here, next to this marker); Thomas and Ann Cole (here, next to this marker); Brinckle Family (a few steps from this marker); Charles Springer (a few steps from this marker); Burr Family Vault (a few steps from this marker); Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Hendrickson, Sr. (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
