Jehu Curtis | |
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| Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court | |
| In office 1743–1753 | |
| Succeeded by | William Till |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1692-10-19)October 19, 1692 Kent County, Delaware |
| Died | November 18, 1753(1753-11-18) (aged 61) |
| Spouse | Mary Brinkle Curtis |
Jehu Curtis (October 19, 1692 – November 18, 1753) was an American judge who served as a justice of the ColonialDelaware Supreme Court from 1743 until his death in 1753.
Born in 1692, Curtis moved toNew Castle, Delaware inc. 1743 following an appointment to theDelaware Supreme Court. He became an associate justice in 1745, whenRyves Holt was named the first chief justice. The court that year consisted of three members: Ryves Holt, Curtis, andNicholas Ridgely.[1] He later became speaker of the Delaware assembly. He served in those two positions until his death in 1753.[2]
An epitaph in memory of Curtis was written byBenjamin Franklin, and said the following:
"To the memory of Jehu Curtis, Esquire, Late Speaker of the Assembly; A Judge of the Supreme Court; Treasurer and Trustee of the Loan Office; who departed this Life, November 18, 1753, aged 61 years." If to be Prudent in Council, Upright in Judgment, Faithful in Trust, Give Value to the Publick Man; If to be Sincere in Friendship, Affectionate to Relations. And Kind to all around him, Make the Private Man amiable, Thy death, O Curtis, As a general Loss, Long shall be lamented."[3]
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| Preceded by ? | Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court 1743–1753 | Succeeded by |