Peter Denoyelles was a Representative from New York; born in Haverstraw, New York

Haverstraw, New York

Haverstraw is the name of two locations in Rockland County, New York:*Haverstraw, New York, a town*Haverstraw , New York, a village located entirely within the townIt may also refer to:*West Haverstraw, New York*Haverstraw Bay*Haverstraw Indians...

, in 1766; completed preparatory studies; engaged in the manufacture of brick; member of the New York State Assembly

New York State Assembly

The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...

 in 1802 and 1803; held several local offices; elected as a Democratic-Republican

Democratic-Republican Party (United States)

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 to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813-March 3, 1815); resumed his former manufacturing pursuits; died in Haverstraw, May 6, 1829; interment in Mount Repose Cemetery.