„David Gelston“ – Versionsunterschied

aus Wikipedia, der freien Enzyklopädie
Zur Navigation springen Zur Suche springen
Versionsgeschichte interaktiv durchsuchen
[ungesichtete Version][ungesichtete Version]
← Zum vorherigen VersionsunterschiedZum nächsten Versionsunterschied →
Inhalt gelöscht Inhalt hinzugefügt
VisuellWikitext
SmackBot (Diskussion | Beiträge)
0 Bearbeitungen
Standard headings &/or gen fixes.
Keine Bearbeitungszusammenfassung
Zeile 1: Zeile 1:
'''David Gelston''' ([[July 4]], [[1744]] [[Suffolk County, New York]] - [[August 21]], [[1828]] [[New York City]]) was an [[United States|American]] merchant and statesman from [[New York City]]. He served as a delegate for the state of [[New York]] in the [[Continental Congress]] of [[1789]].
'''David Gelston''' ([[July 4]], [[1744]] [[Bridgehampton, New York|Bridgehampton]], [[Suffolk County, New York]] - [[August 21]], [[1828]] [[New York City]]) was an [[United States|American]] merchant and politician.


==Life==
He married Phebe Mitchell and their daughter, Phebe Gelston (1771-1836) later married Nicoll Floyd, the son of [[William Floyd]].
He married Phebe Mitchell and their daughter, Phebe Gelston (1771-1836) later married Nicoll Floyd, the son of [[William Floyd]].


As the [[American Revolution]] approached, Gelston became politically active. He signed the articles of association in 1774, agreeing to avoid [[Great Britain|British]] imports, even though this hurt his own business. He represented Suffolk County in the revoltutionary New York Provincial Congresses of 1775 to 1777, as well as the 1777 [[New York State Constitutional Convention]] that debated and enacted the first constitution for New York.
As the [[American Revolution]] approached, Gelston became politically active. He signed the [[Articles of Association]] in 1774, agreeing to avoid [[Great Britain|British]] imports, even though this hurt his own business. He represented Suffolk County in the Provincial Congresses of 1775 to 1777, as well as the 1777 [[New York State Constitutional Convention]] that debated and enacted the first constitution of the State of New York.


Once the new constitution took effect he served as a member of the [[New York State Assembly]], and was elected annually from [[1777]] to [[1785]]. During his last two years, he was the [[Speaker of the New York State Assembly|speaker]]. As speaker, he took a leading role in reconciling the differences between Tory and Whig factions. He oversaw the repeal of all the laws that had imposed civil and legal penalties on Tories.
He was a member of the first session of the [[New York State Assembly]], and was elected annually from 1777 to 1785. During his last two years, he was [[Speaker of the New York State Assembly|Speaker]]. As speaker, he took a leading role in reconciling the differences between Tory and Whig factions. He oversaw the repeal of all the laws that had imposed civil and legal penalties on Tories.


From [[1787]] to [[1801]] Gelston was [[surrogate]] for New York County. In 1789 the state assembly named him to the last session of the [[Continental Congress]]. He served several terms in the [[New York State Senate]], including 1791-1793, 1798, and 1802.
From 1787 to 1801 Gelston was [[surrogate]] of New York County. In 1789 the State Assembly appointed him a delegate to the last session of the [[Continental Congress]]. He served several terms in the [[New York State Senate]], including 1791-1793, 1798, and 1802.


Gelston was appointed to the post of Customs Collector for New York City in 1802 and held that post until 1821, when he retired.
Gelston was appointed to the post of Customs Collector for the [[Port of New York]] in 1802 and held that post until 1821, when he retired.


He was buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New York.
He was buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New York.
Zeile 16: Zeile 17:
*{{CongBio|G000122}}
*{{CongBio|G000122}}


{{SpeakerNYAssembly}}
[[Category:1744 births|Gelston, David]]

[[Category:1828 deaths|Gelston, David]]
[[Category:Suffolk County, New York politicians|Gelston, David]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gelston, David}}
[[Category:Members of the New York Assembly|Gelston, David]]
[[Category:1744 births]]
[[Category:New York State Senators|Gelston, David]]
[[Category:1828 deaths]]
[[Category:Continental Congressmen|Gelston, David]]
[[Category:Suffolk County, New York politicians]]
[[Category:Speakers of the New York Assembly|Gelston]]
[[Category:Members of the New York Assembly]]
[[Category:New York State Senators]]
[[Category:Continental Congressmen]]
[[Category:Speakers of the New York Assembly]]

Version vom 9. Dezember 2007, 19:28 Uhr

David Gelston (July 4, 1744 Bridgehampton, Suffolk County, New York - August 21, 1828 New York City) was an American merchant and politician.

Life

He married Phebe Mitchell and their daughter, Phebe Gelston (1771-1836) later married Nicoll Floyd, the son of William Floyd.

As the American Revolution approached, Gelston became politically active. He signed the Articles of Association in 1774, agreeing to avoid British imports, even though this hurt his own business. He represented Suffolk County in the Provincial Congresses of 1775 to 1777, as well as the 1777 New York State Constitutional Convention that debated and enacted the first constitution of the State of New York.

He was a member of the first session of the New York State Assembly, and was elected annually from 1777 to 1785. During his last two years, he was Speaker. As speaker, he took a leading role in reconciling the differences between Tory and Whig factions. He oversaw the repeal of all the laws that had imposed civil and legal penalties on Tories.

From 1787 to 1801 Gelston was surrogate of New York County. In 1789 the State Assembly appointed him a delegate to the last session of the Continental Congress. He served several terms in the New York State Senate, including 1791-1793, 1798, and 1802.

Gelston was appointed to the post of Customs Collector for the Port of New York in 1802 and held that post until 1821, when he retired.

He was buried in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New York.

Vorlage:SpeakerNYAssembly

Abgerufen von „https://de.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Gelston&oldid=71201219“