William Duer (1805-1879)
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William Duer was an American
lawyer and statesman from New York City
. He represented New York
in the United States House of Representatives
for two terms (1847–1851). He was grandson of Continental Congressman William Duer (1747–1799) and great-grandson of General William Alexander, Lord Stirling.
United States
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lawyer and statesman from New York City
New York City
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. He represented New York
New York
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in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
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for two terms (1847–1851). He was grandson of Continental Congressman William Duer (1747–1799) and great-grandson of General William Alexander, Lord Stirling.