Walter W. Bacon

Walter Wolfkiel Bacon (1879–1962) was an American accountant and politician from Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. He was a member of the Republican Party who served as Mayor of Wilmington and Governor of Delaware.

Early Life and Family

Bacon was born January 20, 1880, at New Castle, Delaware, son of John G. Bacon and Margaret Foster Bacon. He began selling newspapers at age 8, graduated from New Castle High School, and studied at Beacom College in Wilmington. He married Mabel H. McDaniel on November 28, 1906, and had no children. They were members of the Presbyterian Church.

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January 20 - 1880 - New Castle - Delaware - Beacom College - Wilmington - 1906 - Presbyterian Church

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