William Jay

Summary

William Jay is a human^[1]. His place of birth was New York City^[2]. He was born on January 1, 1789^[3]. He passed away in Bedford^[4]. He died on October 14, 1858^[5]. He worked as a judge^[6], biographer^[7], and peace activist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• William Jay's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• William Jay died in Bedford^[4].
• William Jay was born on January 1, 1789^[3].
• William Jay was born on June 16, 1789^[10].
• William Jay died on October 14, 1858^[5].
• Burial took place at John Jay Cemetery^[11].
• William Jay's father was John Jay^[12].
• William Jay's mother was Sarah Jay^[13].
• William Jay was married to Hannah Augusta McVickar^[14].
• A child of William Jay was John Jay^[15].
• A child of William Jay was Eliza Jay^[16].
• A child of William Jay was Augusta Jay^[17].
• William Jay held citizenship in United States^[18].
• William Jay's professions included judge^[6].
• William Jay's professions included biographer^[7].
• William Jay's professions included peace activist^[8].
• William Jay's education included a stint at Yale College^[19].
• A notable work attributed to William Jay is War and Peace^[20].
• William Jay is recorded as male^[21].
• William Jay's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• William Jay's Commons category is recorded as William Jay (jurist)^[23].
• William Jay's family name is recorded as Jay^[24].
• William Jay's given name is recorded as William^[25].
• William Jay's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok^[26].
• William Jay's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in New York City^[2], William Jay… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1789^[3] and June 16, 1789^[10]. His father was John Jay^[12]. His mother was Sarah Jay^[13].

Education

William Jay's education included a stint at Yale College^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge^[6], biographer^[7], and peace activist^[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to William Jay is War and Peace^[20].

Personal Life

William Jay was married to Hannah Augusta McVickar^[14]. Children include John Jay^[15], a diplomat^[28], 1817–1894^[29], of United States^[30]; Eliza Jay^[16], 1823–1869^[31]; and Augusta Jay^[17].

Death and Burial

William Jay died on October 14, 1858^[5]. He died in Bedford^[4]. Burial took place at John Jay Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

William Jay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).^[9]

FAQs

Where was William Jay born?

Born in New York City^[2], William Jay…

Where did William Jay die?

William Jay passed away in Bedford^[4].

Who were William Jay's parents?

William Jay's father was John Jay^[12]. William Jay's mother was Sarah Jay^[13].

Who was William Jay married to?

William Jay's spouses include Hannah Augusta McVickar^[14].

What did William Jay do for work?

William Jay worked as judge^[6], biographer^[7], and peace activist^[8].

Where did William Jay go to school?

William Jay was educated at Yale College^[19].