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Jacob Haight

1775 – 1860

American politician

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About Jacob Haight

Lived 1775 – 1860 (aged 84–85). Jacob Haight was an American politician.

Jacob Haight (March 4, 1775 or 1776 – c. 1860 in Catskill, Greene County, New York) was an American politician.

Life He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1824 to 1827. In 1828, he was among the incorporators of the Catskill and Ithaca Railroad which was never built. He was New York State Treasurer from 1839 to 1842.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1860
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of New York, New York State Treasurer

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jacob Haight's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Haight?

American politician

When was Jacob Haight born?

Jacob Haight was born on 4 March 1775.

When did Jacob Haight die?

Jacob Haight died in 1860.

What was Jacob Haight's occupation?

Jacob Haight was a politician.

What nationality was Jacob Haight?

Jacob Haight was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Haight

· Wikidata: Q6118705

· DBpedia: Jacob Haight

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