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Delaware

Delaware is a state located in the eastern region of the United States. It ranks 49th in terms of total land area and 45th in terms of population. Delaware also participated in the American Revolution.

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Does the state of Delaware recognize Maine state registered domestic partnerships?

No. Although Delaware law recognizes out-of-state registered domestic partnerships ("DPs") that are substantially equal to marriage as civil unions, Washington DC DPs provide only limited rights and are not substantially equal to marriage. Therefore Washington DC DPs are not recognized in Delaware as civil unions.

Are there any jewelry auctions taking place in Delaware?

There are several jewelry auctions taking place at Delaware. There's Penny auctions that offers wide range of selections of items from jewelry to handbags and cosmetics.

Does Delaware have a trial level court?

Delaware has six different trial courts: Superior, Chancery, Common Pleas, Family, Justice of the Peace, and Alderman's. Their jurisdiction is different, but each county has at least one of the first five, and only Kent County has no Alderman's Courts. The system is described at the related link below, which also has links to the courts' websites and related legal resources.

What was the population in the colony of Delaware?

Back then, there were populations pretty high considering it was new and a very small colony. The average estimated population of Delaware Colony was 13,378.

Was the Delaware Colony free or slave?

When the colonists first settled in what is now Delaware most of them came as English indentured servants, of course later on there were African slaves. In the early 1800's the majority of the African population in Delaware were free, though there was not any official legislature declaring them free. Delaware remained in the Union during the Civil War. In 1861 Abraham Lincoln pushed for the remaining slave holders to be compensated in return of the freedom of the slaves, at the time there were less than 1,800 slaves in Delaware (mostly in Sussex county) and in 1862 slavery was declared unlawful in all U.S. territories

What county in Delaware is the town of Clayton in?

Most of it is in Kent County but small part of it laps over into New Castle County.

What is the deepest depth in Delaware's ponds?

The majority of our ponds have an average depth of around 5 foot. But some of the sand pits (tho off-limits to most) reach depths between 40-90 foot deep. There may be some even deeper. But all of Delaware's public ponds are shallow, and all of them are man made. Delaware was criss crossed by rivers until settlers started damming the rivers for easier travel and agriculture. The numerous ponds in Delaware are the results of those early efforts.

Who is the US Congressman for Delaware?

For the six-year term beginning January 2013:

Tom Carper (D-DE) senior senator

For the six-year term beginning January 2015:

Chris Coons (D-DE) junior senator

*For updates, see the related US Senate link below

Was Delaware a middle colony?

yes it was.

The new England clonies were:Massechusettes, Rhode Island, Conneticut, and New Hampshire

The middle colonies were:New York, Pennseylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware

The South colonies were Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

How old do you have to be to get a license in Delaware?

To get your permit in Delaware, you have to be 16. But you don't end up getting your license until you're around 18.

What was Delaware originally called?

One name goes a long way in this small state. The Indians and the state were both named after the Delaware River. And where did the river get its name? The Delaware River was named after Sir Thomas West (Lord de la Warr), the Virginia Company's first governor. (NETSTATE) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated directly below this answer section.

What is Delaware's special interest?

Today it might be for the small state versus the large state just as it was when the US
Constitution was created, but for many years it was in the interest of Big Business which is why so many US Corporations are chartered in Delaware. The History of the US records many company towns devoted to mining, railroading, steel, rubber and chocolate. There has only been Delaware that might be considered a Company State and that would be Delaware which for decades was a vassal to the du Pont family.

What is the scrap price of electric motors in Delaware?

as of sept 26, 2008 the price of scrap motors is around 25 to 55 cents per pound (lbs)

Is Delaware a title state?

No, Delaware is a lien state. http://title.grabois.com/