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Jacob Tyson

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Jacob Tyson

Birth
Richmond, Richmond County, New York, USA
Death
16 Jul 1848 (aged 74)
Port Richmond, Richmond County, New York, USA
Burial
Port Richmond, Richmond County, New York, USA Add to Map
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US Congressman. He completed his education in the schools of Staten Island (Richmond County), studied law, and became an attorney. Tyson saw military service during the War of 1812. From 1811 to 1822 he was Town Supervisor of Castletown. He was Richmond County Judge from 1822 to 1840. In 1822 he was elected to the US House of Representatives and served one term, 1823 to 1825. Tyson did not run for reelection in 1824, and served as a New York State Senator in 1828.
US Congressman. He completed his education in the schools of Staten Island (Richmond County), studied law, and became an attorney. Tyson saw military service during the War of 1812. From 1811 to 1822 he was Town Supervisor of Castletown. He was Richmond County Judge from 1822 to 1840. In 1822 he was elected to the US House of Representatives and served one term, 1823 to 1825. Tyson did not run for reelection in 1824, and served as a New York State Senator in 1828.

Bio by: Bill McKern

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  • Originally Created by: Bill McKern
  • Added: Feb 11, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17898860/jacob-tyson: accessed ), memorial page for Jacob Tyson (8 Oct 1773–16 Jul 1848), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17898860, citing Reformed Church on Staten Island Cemetery, Port Richmond, Richmond County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.