David Gelston | |
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Collector of the Port of New York | |
In office 1801–1820 | |
Appointed by | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Joshua Sands |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Thompson |
Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1784–1785 | |
Preceded by | John Hathorn |
Succeeded by | John Lansing Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridgehampton, Province of New York, British America | July 4, 1744
Died | August 21, 1828 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 84)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Pheobe Mitchell |
Children | Pheobe Gelston Floyd Maltby Gelston |
David Gelston (July 4, 1744 – August 21, 1828) was an American merchant and politician.