John Watts

John Watts (27 August 1749 - 3 September 1836) was a Representative from New York.

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27 August - 1749 - 3 September - 1836 - Representative - New York

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Born in New York City, Watts completed preparatory studies and studied law. He was the last recorder of New York under the English Crown. Watts later served as a member of the State assembly from 1791 to 1793, serving as speaker of that body in 1792 and 1793. He was a member of the commission to build Newgate Prison, New York City, 1796-1799.

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New York City - 1791 - 1793 - 1792 - Newgate Prison - 1796 - 1799

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Watts was elected to the Third United States Congress (March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1795). He later served as a judge of Westchester County, New York from 1802 to 1807 and founded and endowed the Leake and Watts Orphan House. Watts died in New York City and is interred in a vault in Trinity Churchyard. He was the grandfather of Philip Kearny.

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Third United States Congress - March 4 - 1793 - March 3 - 1795 - Westchester County, New York - 1802 - 1807 - Trinity Churchyard - Philip Kearny

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