James Sykes (governor)
James Sykes | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office March 3, 1801 – January 19, 1802 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Bassett |
| Succeeded by | David Hall |
| Member of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 6, 1794 – January 6, 1797 January 6, 1798 – February 20, 1801 January 6, 1802 – January 6, 1813 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1761 Dover, Delaware Colony |
| Died | October 18, 1822 (aged 61) Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Federalist Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Goldsborough |
| Residence | Dover, Delaware |
| Profession | Physician |
James Sykes (March 27, 1761 – October 18, 1822) was an American physician and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.