The Floyds of New York
- William Floyd (1734–1821), Delegate to the Continental Congress from New York 1774–1776, New York State Senator 1784–1788 1808, U.S. Representative from New York 1789–1791, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York 1795, delegate to the New York Constitutional Convention 1801. Grandfather of John G. Floyd.
- John G. Floyd (1806–1881), Clerk of Utica, New York 1829–1833; Prosecuting Attorney of Utica, New York 1829–1833; Judge of Suffolk County, New York; New York Assemblyman 1839–1843; U.S. Representative from New York 1839–1843 1851–1853; New York State Senator 1848–1849. Grandson of William Floyd.
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