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Samuel Jones

Former New York State Comptroller
Samuel Jones was an American lawyer and politician. In 1788, he played a key role in convincing the State of New York to ratify the Constitution of the United States. Wikipedia
Born: July 26, 1734, Oyster Bay, NY
Died: November 25, 1819 (age 85 years), New York
Great-grandparents: Captain Thomas Townsend and Sarah Townsend
Previous offices: New York State Comptroller (1797–1800), New York State Senator (1791–1799), and Recorder of New York City (1789–1797)