Watts, John |
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BORN 27 Aug 1749, New York City, New York - DIED 3 Sep 1836, New York City, New York GRAVE LOCATION New York City, New York: Trinity Churchyard, 75 Broadway, Manhattan |
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John Watts was the son of another John Watts (1715-1789). In 1774 he was appointed Recorder of New York City, the last person to hold this position under the English Crown. He married his cousin Jane De Lancey (1756-1809). From 1791 to 1793 he was a member of the New York State Assembly and also its Speaker. As a Federalist he was a member of the third Congress of the United States (1793-1795). When he ran for re-election he was defeated by Edward Livingston. From 1802 to 1807 he served as a judge in Westchester County, New York. |
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 The grave of John Watts at Trinity Churchyard, New York City. Picture by Androom (21 Apr 2010) |
