Philip Jeremiah Schuyler
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Philip Jeremiah Schuyler (January 21, 1768 Albany, New York
– February 21, 1835 New York City
) was an American politician from New York
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General Philip Schuyler
. He lived in Rhinebeck, New York.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly
in 1798. He was elected as a Federalist to the 15th United States Congress
, holding office from March 4, 1817, to March 3, 1819.
He died of tuberculosis
, and was buried at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Albany, New York
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– February 21, 1835 New York City
New York City
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) was an American politician from New York
New York
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Life
He was the son of Revolutionary WarAmerican Revolutionary War
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General Philip Schuyler
Philip Schuyler
Philip John Schuyler was a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York. He is usually known as Philip Schuyler, while his son is usually known as Philip J. Schuyler.-Early life:...
. He lived in Rhinebeck, New York.
He was a 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 1798. He was elected as a Federalist to the 15th United States Congress
15th United States Congress
-Leadership:- Senate :* President: Daniel D. Tompkins * President pro tempore:** John Gaillard , elected March 4, 1817** James Barbour , elected February 15, 1819- House of Representatives :*Speaker: Henry Clay -Members:...
, holding office from March 4, 1817, to March 3, 1819.
He died of tuberculosis
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
, and was buried at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York.