Henry Cruger
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Henry Cruger Jr. (November 22, 1739 – April 24, 1827) was an American and British merchant at the time of the American Revolution. He has a unique distinction of having been elected to both the Parliament of Great Britain (MP, 1774–1780, 1784–1790) and the New York State Senate (1792–1796).
Quick Facts Member of the New York State Senate, Member of the British Parliament for Bristol ...
Henry Cruger | |
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Member of the New York State Senate | |
In office July 1, 1792 – June 30, 1796 | |
Member of the British Parliament for Bristol | |
In office 1784–1790 Serving with Matthew Brickdale | |
Preceded by | Matthew Brickdale George Daubeny |
Succeeded by | Marquess of Worcester The Lord Sheffield |
Member of the British Parliament for Bristol | |
In office 1774–1780 | |
Preceded by | The Earl Nugent Matthew Brickdale |
Succeeded by | Matthew Brickdale Sir Henry Lippincott, Bt |
Personal details | |
Born | (1739-11-22)November 22, 1739 Province of New York, British America |
Died | April 24, 1827(1827-04-24) (aged 87) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Whig Federalist |
Spouses | Hannah Peach
(m. 1765; died 1767)Elizabeth Blair
(died 1790)Caroline Smith
(m. 1799) |
Relations | John Cruger Jr. (uncle) John Cruger (grandfather) |
Parent(s) | Henry Cruger Sr. Elizabeth Harris |
Alma mater | King's College |
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