Benjamin Thomas Biggs

Democrat Representative of Delaware

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 1, 1821 (72 years old)

Birthday

December 25, 1893

Death

Served as the 46th Governor of Delaware from 1887 to 1891.
Was a U.S. Representative for Delaware from 1869 to 1873.
Participated in the Mexican-American War as a major in the Delaware militia.
Initially a member of the Whig Party, he later switched to the Democratic Party.
Played a significant role in the Delaware Constitutional Convention of 1852.
Experienced a political career marked by a strong opposition to the Republican Party and its policies.
Advocated for various reforms during his governorship, including better representation for New Castle County and voting procedure reforms.
His tenure as governor coincided with a period of political dominance by the Democratic Party in Delaware.
His son held positions as deputy Attorney General and Attorney General of Delaware during Biggs’ governorship.
His farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.