Jonas Platt

Jonas Platt (June 30, 1769 – February 22, 1834) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Jonas Platt
Portrait of Platt, by Samuel F. B. Morse, 1828
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
July 1, 1809  June 30, 1813
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th district
In office
March 4, 1799  March 3, 1801
Preceded byJohn Williams
Succeeded byBenjamin Walker
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
July 1, 1795  June 30, 1796
Personal details
Born(1769-06-30)June 30, 1769
Poughkeepsie, Province of New York, British America
DiedFebruary 22, 1834(1834-02-22) (aged 64)
Peru, New York, United States
Political partyFederalist
SpouseHelena Livingston
RelationsCharles Z. Platt (brother)
Children8, including Zephaniah
Parent(s)Zephaniah Platt
Mary Van Wyck Platt
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