Zephaniah Platt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Provincial Congress | |
| In office 1775–1777 | |
| Member of the Committee of Safety | |
| In office 1777–1777 | |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office 1777–1783 | |
| Member of the Congress of the Confederation | |
| In office 1785–1786 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1735 Huntington, Province of New York |
| Died | September 12, 1807 (aged 72) Plattsburgh |
| Spouses | Mary Hannah Davis
(m. 1756; died 1761)Mary Van Wyck (m. 1761) |
| Relations | Zephaniah Platt (grandson) |
| Children | 14, including Jonas, Charles |
| Residence | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Zephaniah Platt (May 27, 1735 – September 12, 1807) was an American politician and lawyer, and founder of the U.S. town of Plattsburgh, New York.[1]