John Broome (politician)
John Broome (July 19, 1738 – August 8, 1810) was an American merchant and politician who was the lieutenant governor of New York, from 1804 to 1810.
John Broome | |
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John Broome as depicted in 1895's Makers of New York. | |
| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office July 1804 – August 8, 1810 | |
| Governor | Morgan Lewis (1804–1807) Daniel D. Tompkins (1807–1810) |
| Preceded by | Jeremiah Van Rensselaer |
| Succeeded by | John Tayler |
| Member of the New York Provincial Congress | |
| In office 1775–1777 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1738 Staten Island, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | August 8, 1810 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouses | Rebecca Lloyd
(m. 1769; died 1800)Ruth Hunter
(m. 1806–1810) |
| Relations | John L. Broome (grandson) |
| Parent(s) | Samuel Broome Marie LaTourette |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Thirteen Colonies |
| Branch/service | New York State Militia |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War |
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