Peter Augustus Jay (lawyer)
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Peter Augustus Jay (January 24, 1776 – February 20, 1843) was a prominent New York lawyer, politician and the eldest son of Founding Father and first United States Chief Justice John Jay.
This article is about the American politician. For other uses, see Peter Augustus Jay (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Recorder of New York City, Preceded by ...
Peter Augustus Jay | |
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Recorder of New York City | |
In office April 6, 1819 – March 6, 1821 | |
Preceded by | Richard Riker |
Succeeded by | Richard Riker |
Member of the New York State Assembly from New York Co. | |
In office July 1, 1815 – June 30, 1816 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter Augustus Jay (1776-01-24)January 24, 1776 Elizabethtown, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | February 20, 1844(1844-02-20) (aged 68) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse |
Mary Rutherfurd Clarkson
(m. 1807; died 1838) |
Children | |
Parent(s) | John Jay Sarah Van Brugh Livingston |
Relatives | William Jay (brother) William Livingston (grandfather) Augustus Jay (grandson) |
Alma mater | Columbia College |
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