Samuel Jones (New York comptroller)

For other people named Samuel Jones, see Samuel Jones (disambiguation).

Samuel Jones
1st Comptroller of New York
In office
March 15, 1797 – 1800
Preceded byPeter T. Curtenius
Succeeded byJohn Vernon Henry
Recorder of New York City
In office
1789–1797
Preceded byRichard Varick
Succeeded byJames Kent
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
1791–1799
Personal details
Born(1734-07-26)July 26, 1734
Oyster Bay, Province of New York, British America
DiedNovember 25, 1819(1819-11-25) (aged 85)
New York, U.S.
SpouseCornelia Haring
ChildrenSamuel Jones
Parent(s)William Jones
Phoebe Jackson Jones
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Samuel Jones (July 26, 1734 – November 25, 1819) was an American lawyer and politician. In 1788, he played a key role in convincing the State of New York to ratify the Constitution of the United States.

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