George W. Lay

American politician (1798-1860)
Person human Q5545672
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Summary

George W. Lay was born on July 26, 1798[1], in Catskill[2]. He died on October 21, 1860[3], in Batavia[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Batavia Cemetery[8]
  • Child: Albert Tracy Lay[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Position held: member of the United States House of Representatives[11], member of the New York State Assembly[12]
  • Educated at: Hamilton College[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Anti-Masonic Party[15]
  • Family name: Lay[16]
  • Given name: George[17]
  • Work location: Washington, D.C.[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]

FAQs

Where was George W. Lay born?

George W. Lay was born in Catskill[2].

Where did George W. Lay die?

George W. Lay died in Batavia[4].

What did George W. Lay do for work?

George W. Lay worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and diplomat[7].

Where did George W. Lay go to school?

George W. Lay was educated at Hamilton College[13].

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  13. [8] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Place of burial → Batavia Cemetery
    Political graveyard politician id → laxalt-leadbetter.html#778.26.16
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    Find a grave memorial id → 7185360
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