Richard Bradley
Unknown-1752 Attorney General of New York, 1723-1752 Richard Bradley, an Englishman by birth, arrived in the Province in March 1723, carrying a commission from … More Richard Bradley »
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William Kempe
Unknown-1759 Attorney General of New York, 1752-1759 On November 6, 1752, the New York Gazette reported that “William Kemp, Esq., His Majesty’s Advocate and … More William Kempe »
John Tabor Kempe
Unknown-1792 Attorney General of New York, 1759-1776 John Tabor Kempe was born in England, the son of New York Attorney General William Kempe who … More John Tabor Kempe »
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 »
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 »
John Morin Scott
1730-1784 John Morin Scott was born in New York City in 1730 and graduated from Yale in 1746. He studied law in the office … More John Morin Scott »
John Tuder
c. 1649-1708 John Tuder (also spelled Tudor) was born in England around 1649 and appears to have emigrated to Barbados around 1670, moved to … More John Tuder »