John Watts (New York politician)

John Watts Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795
Preceded by	John Laurance
Succeeded by	Edward Livingston
Speaker of the New York State Assembly
In office January 5, 1791 – June 30, 1793
Preceded by	Gulian Verplanck
Succeeded by	James Watson
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office July 1, 1788 – June 30, 1793
Recorder of New York City
In office 1774–1784
Preceded by	Robert R. Livingston
Succeeded by	Richard Varick
Personal details
Born	(1749-08-27)August 27, 1749 New York City, Province of New York, British America
Died	September 3, 1836(1836-09-03) (aged 87) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Pro-Administration
Spouse	Jane DeLancey ​ ​ (m. 1775; died 1809)​
Relations	John de Peyster (grandson) Marquess of Ailsa (nephew) Philip Kearny (grandson)
Children	11
Parent(s)	John Watts Ann DeLancey Watts
Alma mater	King's College
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John Watts Jr. (August 27, 1749 – September 3, 1836) was an American lawyer and politician from New York City who represented New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.^[1]