Michael Myers (New York politician)

Michael Myers (February 1, 1753 – February 17, 1814) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.[1]

Michael Myers
Member of the New York State Senate
In office
1793–1801
Member of the New York State Assembly
from Montgomery County
In office
1792 – 1793
In office
1789–1790
Personal details
BornFebruary 1, 1753
Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey
DiedFebruary 17, 1814 (aged 61)
Herkimer, New York, U.S.
Children2
Military service
Branch/service U.S. Army
Battles/warsAmerican Revolutionary War

Early life

Myers was born on February 1, 1753, in Elizabethtown, Province of New Jersey (now Elizabeth, New Jersey). A veteran of the American Revolutionary War, Myers fought in the Battle of Johnstown in 1781, and was severely wounded.

Career

From 1791 to 1805, he was an associate judge of the Herkimer County Court.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly, from Montgomery County in 1789–90 and 1791; and from Herkimer County in 1792 and 1792–93. He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1793 to 1801.[2][3]

Personal life

Myers had two children. He died on February 17, 1814, in Herkimer, New York.[4]

References

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