John Watts (New York politician)
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John Watts Jr. (August 27, 1749 – September 3, 1836) was an American lawyer and politician from New York City who represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district, Preceded by ...
John Watts Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795 | |
Preceded by | John Laurance |
Succeeded by | Edward Livingston |
Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
In office January 5, 1791 – June 30, 1793 | |
Preceded by | Gulian Verplanck |
Succeeded by | James Watson |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office July 1, 1788 – June 30, 1793 | |
Recorder of New York City | |
In office 1774–1784 | |
Preceded by | Robert R. Livingston |
Succeeded by | Richard Varick |
Personal details | |
Born | (1749-08-27)August 27, 1749 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
Died | September 3, 1836(1836-09-03) (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Pro-Administration |
Spouse |
Jane DeLancey
(m. 1775; died 1809) |
Relations | John de Peyster (grandson) Marquess of Ailsa (nephew) Philip Kearny (grandson) |
Children | 11 |
Parent(s) | John Watts Ann DeLancey Watts |
Alma mater | King's College |
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