John Stevens (New Jersey politician)

John Stevens Jr.
Vice-President of the New Jersey Legislative Council
In office
1776–1781
Preceded byOffice established
Succeeded byJohn Cox
Vice-President of the
New Jersey Provincial Council
In office
1770–1782
Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council
In office
1762–1770
Personal details
Born1715
Perth Amboy, Province of New Jersey, British America
DiedMay 10, 1792 (aged 76-77)
Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.
Spouse
Elizabeth Alexander
(m. 1748)
RelationsLord Stirling (brother-in-law)
James Alexander (father-in-law)
Mary Alexander (mother-in-law)
Robert Livingston (son-in-law)
John Cox Stevens (grandson)
Robert L. Stevens (grandson)
Edwin A. Stevens (grandson)
See Stevens family
ChildrenJohn Stevens III
Mary Stevens
Parent(s)John Stevens Sr.
Ann Campbell
OccupationLandowner, merchant, politician

John Stevens Jr. (c. 1715 – May 10, 1792) was a prominent colonial American landowner, merchant, and politician.[1]

  1. ^ "STEVENS, John - Biographical Information". bioguide.congress.gov. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved December 1, 2017.