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John Jay
John Jay was born on December 12- May 17, 1829. American statesman, first Chief Justice of the United States. He was the first chief John Jay Lived in New York City growing up as a child. He lived in a wealthy family, and he was sixth son in his family. The Jay family was of French Huguenot origin and was prominent in New York City. He married Sarah, daughter of William Livingston, allied him with that influential family.
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Those who own the country ought to govern it.
He was educated there by private tutors until he was eight years old
Jay spent his childhood in Rye, New York, and took the same political stand as his father
No power on earth has a right to take our property from us without our consent.