John Alsop

John Alsop (1724 – November 22, 1794) was an American merchant and politician from New York City during the American Revolution. He was a delegate for New York to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1776.

Read more about John Alsop:  Early Life and Career, Marriage, The Revolution, Later Years, Descendants

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