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Gunning Bedford, Jr. (1747 – March 30, 1812) was an American lawyer and politician. He was from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was in the Continental Congress from 1783 to 1785. He helped the rights of small states. Bedford was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  • Gunning Bedford Jr. Memorial at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery

    Gunning Bedford Jr. Memorial at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery

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  • Plaque at base of Gunning Bedford, Jr. Memorial

    Close up of plaque at base of Gunning Bedford, Jr. Memorial

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