6th Delaware General Assembly
The 6th Delaware General Assembly was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Legislative Council and the Delaware House of Assembly. Elections were held the first day of October and terms began on the twentieth day of October. The Assembly met in the state capital, Dover, convening October 20, 1781, in the administration of Delaware President John Dickinson.
President John Dickinson | |
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6th General Assembly | |
In office October 20, 1781 – October 20, 1782 | |
Preceded by | 5th Assembly |
Succeeded by | 7th Assembly |
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three councilors and seven assemblymen for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates.
Leadership
Legislative Council
- Thomas Collins, Kent County
House of Assembly
- Simon Kollock, Sussex County
Members
Legislative Council
Councilors were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Assembly
Assemblymen were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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References
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
Places with more information
- Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965
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