James Duane
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James Duane (February 6, 1733 – February 1, 1797) was an American Founding Father, attorney, jurist, and American Revolutionary leader from New York. He served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress, the Second Continental Congress and the Congress of the Confederation, a New York state senator, the 44th Mayor of New York City, the 1st post-colonial Mayor of New York City and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York. Duane was a signatory of the Continental Association and the Articles of Confederation.
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James Duane | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York | |
In office September 26, 1789 – March 17, 1794 | |
Appointed by | George Washington |
Preceded by | Seat established by 1 Stat. 73 |
Succeeded by | John Laurance |
44th Mayor of New York City | |
In office 1784–1789 | |
Preceded by | David Mathews |
Succeeded by | Richard Varick |
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Born | (1733-02-06)February 6, 1733 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
Died | February 1, 1797(1797-02-01) (aged 63) Schenectady, New York |
Resting place | Christ Episcopal Church Duanesburg, New York 42.76896°N 74.15517°W / 42.76896; -74.15517 |
Political party | Federalist |
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Relatives | George W. Featherstonhaugh Jr. James Chatham Duane |
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