Freeborn G. Jewett

Freeborn Garrettson Jewett (August 4, 1791 in Sharon, Litchfield County, Connecticut January 27, 1858 in Skaneateles, Onondaga County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New York and was the first Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

Freeborn Jewett
President of the Village of Skaneatles, New York
In office
1835–1836
Preceded byDaniel Kellogg
Succeeded byPhares Gould
In office
1834–1835
Preceded byNone (position created)
Succeeded byDaniel Kellogg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 23rd district
In office
March 4, 1831  March 3, 1833
Preceded byJonas Earll Jr.
Succeeded byWilliam K. Fuller
Personal details
Born
Freeborn Garrettson Jewett

August 4, 1791
Sharon, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 1858 (aged 66)
Skaneateles, New York
Resting placeLake View Cemetery, Skaneateles, New York
SpouseFannie Warner (m. 1814)
Children1
ProfessionAttorney
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