John Stevens (New Jersey politician)
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John Stevens Jr. (c. 1715 – May 10, 1792) was a prominent colonial American landowner, merchant, and politician.[1]
Quick Facts Vice-President of the New Jersey Legislative Council, Preceded by ...
John Stevens Jr. | |
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Vice-President of the New Jersey Legislative Council | |
In office 1776–1781 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | John Cox |
Vice-President of the New Jersey Provincial Council | |
In office 1770–1782 | |
Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council | |
In office 1762–1770 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1715 Perth Amboy, Province of New Jersey, British America |
Died | May 10, 1792 (aged 76-77) Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Alexander (m. 1748) |
Relations | Lord Stirling (brother-in-law) James Alexander (father-in-law) Mary Alexander (mother-in-law) Robert Livingston (son-in-law) John Cox Stevens (grandson) Robert L. Stevens (grandson) Edwin A. Stevens (grandson) See Stevens family |
Children | John Stevens III Mary Stevens |
Parent(s) | John Stevens Sr. Ann Campbell |
Occupation | Landowner, merchant, politician |
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