William Smith (the younger)
1728-1793 William Smith (the younger) was born on June 18, 1728 in New York City and was educated at Yale College, from which he … More William Smith (the younger) »
Era Category: Important Figures - British Rule
William Smith (the elder)
1697-1769 Justice of the New York Supreme Court of Judicature, 1763-1769 William Smith was born at Newport Pagnell, England, on October 8, 1697. His … More William Smith (the elder) »
Thomas Willett
1610-1674 First Mayor of New York Thomas Willett was born in Norfolk, England in 1610. Because his parents were Puritans (dissenters), his early years … More Thomas Willett »
Francis Lovelace
c. 1621-1675 Second Governor of New York, 1668-1673 Francis Lovelace, son of Sir William Lovelace of Bethersden in Kent, England, was born around 1621. … More Francis Lovelace »
James Duane
1733-1797 Attorney General of New York, 1767 James Duane was born in New York City on February 6, 1733. His father died on August … More James Duane »
Richard Nicoll
1624-1672 First Governor of New York Against the backdrop of the 17th century Anglo-Dutch wars (fought to gain supremacy in shipping and trade) Charles … More Richard Nicoll »
James Emott
Unknown – 1713 James Emott arrived from England in 1682 and settled in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is said to have been a lawyer … More James Emott »
Andrew Hamilton
c. 1676-1741 Andrew Hamilton was born in Scotland around 1676 and is believed to have been educated at St. Andrew’s University in Fife. About … More Andrew Hamilton »
William Nicoll
1657-1723 William Nicoll was born in the village of Islip, Northamptonshire, England in 1657 and arrived in New Netherland/New York with his father, Matthias … More William Nicoll »
William Livingston
William Livingston was born on November 30, 1723 in Albany, New York. He belonged to a wealthy family and his early education was provided … More William Livingston »