Philip L. Cannon

Philip L. Cannon
Cannon circa 1903
1st Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
In office
January 15, 1901 – January 17, 1905
GovernorJohn Hunn
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byIsaac T. Parker
Personal details
BornJune 28, 1850
Bridgeville, Delaware, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1929(1929-06-20) (aged 78)
Lewes, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseHester Polk
Parent(s)William Cannon
Margaret Ann Barker

Philip Leonidas Cannon (June 28, 1850 – June 20, 1929)[1] was an American banker and politician who served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Delaware from January 15, 1901, to January 17, 1905. Son of former Governor William Cannon, he was the first elected to the office under the Delaware Constitution of 1897 and served under 53rd Governor John Hunn.

  1. ^ General Register of the Members of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity, 1850–1910. Philadelphia: Phi Kappa Sigma. 1910. p. 249. Retrieved 2022-10-26 – via Internet Archive.

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