Background
Symmes, John Cleves was born on July 21, 1742 in Southold, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Review Timothy and Mary (Cleves) Symmes.
jurist pioneer Continental congressman
Symmes, John Cleves was born on July 21, 1742 in Southold, Long Island, New York, United States. Son of Review Timothy and Mary (Cleves) Symmes.
Member Continenal Congress from New Jersey, 1785, 86.
Married Anna Tuttle; married second, Mistress. Married 3d, Susanna Livingston.