Peter Silvester (1734–1808)
Peter Silvester | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Columbia County | |
| In office July 1, 1802 – June 30, 1806 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | John Kortz |
| Member of the New York Senate from the Middle District district | |
| In office July 1, 1796 – June 30, 1800 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | Theodorus Bailey |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Columbia County | |
| In office July 1, 1787 – June 30, 1788 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | John Kortz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1734 |
| Died | October 15, 1808 (aged 73–74) Kinderhook, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Jane Van Schaack |
| Children | Francis Silvester |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War |
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Peter Silvester (1734 – October 15, 1808) was an American politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a prominent Federalist attorney in Kinderhook. He was a mentor to Martin Van Buren, the 8th President of the United States and was the grandfather of New York Representative Peter Henry Silvester.