Samuel Jones | |
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| New York State Comptroller | |
| In office 1797–1800 | |
| Preceded by | Peter T. Curtenius |
| Succeeded by | John Vernon Henry |
| Recorder of New York City | |
| In office 1789–1797 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Varick |
| Succeeded by | James Kent |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1734 Oyster Bay, Province of New York, British America |
| Died | November 25, 1819 (aged 85) New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Cornelia Haring |
| Children | Samuel Jones |
| Parent(s) | William Jones Phoebe Jackson Jones |
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Samuel Jones (July 26, 1734 – November 25, 1819) was an American lawyer and politician. In 1788, he played a key role in convincing the State of New York to ratify the Constitution of the United States.