George Truitt

George Truitt (1756 – October 8, 1818) was an American politician from Murderkill Hundred, in Kent County, Delaware, near Felton.

In 1807 he was elected Governor of Delaware, defeating Joseph Haslet the Democratic-Republican Party candidate.

Like other governors, Truitt was concerned about issues like slavery, penal reform, and public education.

Due to increasing tensions with Great Britain, the U.S. government had directed Delaware to create and equip a militia of 1300 men.

The General Assembly, in turn requested Federal fortification of Wilmington, New Castle, Port Penn, Reedy Island, and Lewes.

Truitt died at his farm in Murderkill Hundred, Kent County, near Felton, and was buried there.