James Jay
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Sir James Jay (October 16, 1732 – 1815) was an American physician and politician. He was brother of John Jay, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. While initially a supporter of American independence, he later changed his views becoming a Loyalist and went into exile in London after the Treaty of Paris recognised independence.
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Sir James Jay | |
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Member of the New York State Senate | |
In office October 7, 1778 – July 22, 1782 | |
Preceded by | Philip Livingston |
Succeeded by | James Duane |
Personal details | |
Born | October 16, 1732 New York City, Province of New York, British America |
Died | 1815 |
Spouse |
Anne Erwin (m. 1785) |
Relations | John Jay (brother) Peter A. Jay (nephew) William Jay (nephew) Jacobus Van Cortlandt (grandfather) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Peter Jay Mary Van Cortlandt Jay |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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