Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-04-25

Ex.Gov Charles O. Stockiey died on
Saturday night at his residence in
Georgetown, after an Illness Of several
months. Deceased was one of the most
prominent men In the State. Iie was
Democrat and for many years took an
active interest in the affairs of the
party and of thu State. He was
charitable and was noted for his great
hospitality. He was an active business
man and was identified With some of
the most important enterprises in the
State.
Charles y. StocKley. retired mer-
chant, ak .sheriff, governor OF Delaware
from 1888 to 1887, was born IN SUSSEX
county. November 9Th, 1919. Mr..
Stockley's father, Jehu StoclSley, was
a native OF the same county and was
one of its most popular and influential
citizens. He held several public offices,
and discharged his duties faithfully
and efficiently lie died in August,
1880, at the aye of 43 years. Jehu
Stockley was married to Hannah Rod
ney Kollook, whose mother was sister
of Daniel, Caleb and John Rodney,
prominent and influential citizens Of
the State. Daniel was elected governor,
and Caleb became the acting governor
e ~ thp doubn VI oONs JUN oulllubs
being at the time Speaker Of the Senate
Mr.. Stoclsley died in August, 1890.
Mrs. Stoukley died 10 1856, 10 the Goth
year Of her age. -,
Charles q. StockIey received his
education in Sussex county and at a
select school in Philadelphia. He began
business as clerk in Georgetown. and
was afterwards employed in the same
capacity 10 Philadelphia. Returui ing
to Sussex county he taught school from
1910 to 1916, occasionally, assisting as
clerk in stores In the vicinity. In 1876
he engaged in the mercantils business
for himself and opened a general store
at Millsboro. In 1852 be was appointed
county treasurer, which office he held
until 1856, when he was elected sheriff
OF the county; this office he held for
the constitutional term. In 1873 be
was elected State Senator from Sussex
county, and during the second term
was speaker Of that body, discharging
bis duties promptly and satisfactorily.
About 1860 Mr.. Stookley became in
terested in the junction & Break water
railroad, and was an active aud efficient
member OF the board Of directors of
that company until the road was com.
pleted. He was also active in procuring
n charter for the Frankford, Breakwater
and Worcester Railroad Companies.
For several years he was president of
the FrankfoId IL Breakwater railroad,
but after bis nomination for governor
severed his connection with all roads,
10 which he was a stakeholder and
director.
Mr.. Stoclsley was always strong
friend and advocate Of public schools
and promoted their interest throughout
the State. He was kind and benevolent,
strong In mind, quick in perception,
and was generally correct In his con-
illusions in regard TO all business
matters. and honest and honorable.
He was nominated for governor by
the Democratic party August 22d, 1882,
and was elected at the succeeding
election. The nomination was un-
solicited, and the election carried with
out any effort on his part. Five years
after the expiration Of his term he was
appointed register Of wills of Sussex
county. He was a director of the
Farmers Bank for many years In 1896
he was one of the Presidential electors
on the Sound Money Democratic ticket.
In 1859 he was married to Ellen W.,
daughter OF james Anderson, respected
resident of Sussex county, who was for
many years president and afterwards
cashier of the Farmers Bank of George
town. MIR. and Mrs. Stoukley had but
one child, Hannah.
he was a past master of franklin
Lodge, A. f. A. M /, of Georgetown
aud also member of Hope Chapter,
X. a. Nj, of that town.