Background
Pintard, John was born on May 18, 1759 in New York City. Son of John and Mary (Cannon) Pintard.
Pintard, John was born on May 18, 1759 in New York City. Son of John and Mary (Cannon) Pintard.
Bachelor of Arts, College of New Jersey (now Princeton), 1776. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Allegheny College, 1822.
Deputy to commissioner of prisoners at New New York Book auctioneer and editor Daily Advertiser. Secretary New York Fire Insurance Company, later president
Known as father of history societies in American.
An organizer Massachusetts History Society, 1789. Alderman New York City, 1788-1789.
Member of New York State Legislature, 1790. Organized history museum under auspices of Tammany Society 1791, 1st sagamore, later grand sachem.
An organizer New York History Society, 1804, secretary several years, clerk of corporation, 1804-1810.
City inspector of New York City, 1804-1810. A founder General Theological Seminary. Secretary, vice president American Bible Society.
Secretary, reviver New York City Chamber of Commerce, 1817-1827.
Organized 1st savings bank, New York City, 1819, president, 1828-1841.
Member of New York State Legislature, 1790.
Married Eliza Brashear, November 12, 1784, 2 children.