About Peter Gansevoort
Lived 1788 – 1876 (aged 87). Peter Gansevoort was an American lawyer, politician and judge.
Peter Gansevoort (December 22, 1788 – January 4, 1876) was an American politician from New York. graduated B.A. from the College of New Jersey in 1808. He studied law with Harmanus Bleecker, attended Litchfield Law School from 1808 to 1809, graduated M.A. from the College of New Jersey in 1811, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and practiced in Albany.
He died on January 4, 1876, and was buried at the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New York.
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Who was Peter Gansevoort?
American politician (1788-1876)
When was Peter Gansevoort born?
Peter Gansevoort was born on 22 December 1788 in Albany.
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Peter Gansevoort died on 4 January 1876 in Albany.
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Peter Gansevoort was a lawyer, politician and judge.
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Peter Gansevoort was American.
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