William D. Denney
William D. Denney | |
|---|---|
| 56th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 18, 1921 – January 20, 1925 | |
| Lieutenant | J. Danforth Bush |
| Preceded by | John G. Townsend Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert P. Robinson |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 1905 - January 8, 1907 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William duHamel Denney March 31, 1873 Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1953 (aged 80) Elsmere, Delaware, U.S. |
| Resting place | Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery Dover, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alice Godwin (1888–1980) |
| Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan Collegiate Institute |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
William duHamel Denney (March 31, 1873 – November 21, 1953) was an American businessman and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War I and member of the Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.