Duane, James

Jurist, satesman, and member of Continental Congress, born in New York City. He was the leading advocate of the rights of New York to the New Hampshire grants, and drew up a memorial to the assembly in 1773 in support of the claim of his state to an eastern boundary on the Connecticut river.

From the description of State of the evidence and argument in support of the territorial rights and jurisdiction of New York against the government of New Hampshire and the claiments under it and against the Commonwealth of Massachusetts / by James Duane one of the agents and commissrs. appointed by the legislature to manage those controversies, [1785], 1870. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58771634

Jurist, member of Continental Congress, mayor of New York.

From the description of ALS, 1778 Mar. 13, Manor Livingston, N.Y., to George Clinton. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122645442

Delegate to the Continental Congress from New York, first mayor of New York City, and jurist.

From the description of Papers of James Duane, 1752-1786. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82903288

Landowner in Schoharie and Mohawk Valleys.

From the description of Duanesburg patent land papers, 1734-1835. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582813

James Duane was a New York jurist, statesman, and land developer. He was the son of Anthony Duane, a merchant, and Althea Kettletas, and was born in New York City on February 6, 1733. He was admitted to the bar in 1754 and quickly developed a good reputation for his work. He inherited land in Schenectady County and founded Duanesburgh., encouraging settlers on his property. He served in the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1781, in the New York state senate, as mayor of New York, and as the first federal judge of the New York district. He retired from public life in 1794, settled in Schenectady, and died there in 1797. He was married to Mary Livingston, the daughter of Colonel Robert Livingston of Livingston Manor.

From the description of Papers [microform], ca. 1680-ca. 1853, ca. 1750-ca. 1795 (bulk dates). (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 261234142

Duane was the mayor of New York City.

From the description of The Papers of James Duane, 1789. (Harvard Law School Library). WorldCat record id: 234342897

New York State lawyer and politician.

From the description of Duane and Featherstonhaugh family papers, 1666-1900 (bulk 1756-1900). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476013900

James Duane (1733-1797) was a judge, mayor of New York City, and member of the Continental Congress.

From the description of James Duane papers, 1750-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122597383

From the guide to the James Duane papers, 1750-1867, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Member of the Continental Congress and Signer of the Articles of Conferation.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Manor Livingston, to the Hon. Pierce Van Cortlandt, Esq. Pres. of the Senate, and to the Hon. Evert Bancker, Esq. Speaker of the Assembly, 1779 Aug. 29. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270744848

New York City lawyer and delegate to the first and second Continental Congresses, 1774-1783, where he focused on financial and Indian affairs.

Duane was later mayor of New York, 1784-1789, and the first federal judge of the district of New York, 1789-1794.

From the description of Letter : Philadelphia, [Pa.], to His Excellency Governor [George] Clinton, 1779 June 30. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36896213