Leonard Gansevoort
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Leendert "Leonard" Gansevoort (July 14, 1751 – August 26, 1810) was an American political leader from New York who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1788.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Senate from the Eastern District, Preceded by ...
Leonard Gansevoort | |
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Member of the New York State Senate from the Eastern District | |
In office July 1, 1796 – June 30, 1802 | |
Preceded by | Seat created |
Succeeded by | Seat eliminated |
Member of the New York State Senate from the Western District | |
In office July 1, 1790 – June 30, 1793 | |
Preceded by | Philip Schuyler |
Succeeded by | Michael Myers |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany Co. | |
In office July 1, 1787 – June 30, 1788 | |
In office July 14, 1778 – June 30, 1779 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1751-07-14)July 14, 1751 Albany, Province of New York, British America |
Died | August 26, 1810(1810-08-26) (aged 59) Albany, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse |
Hester Cuyler
(m. 1770) |
Relations | Peter Gansevoort (brother) Guert Gansevoort (nephew) |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Harmen Gansevoort Magdalena Douw |
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