William Duer (U.S. Congressman)

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William Duer (March 25, 1805 – August 25, 1879) was an American lawyer and statesman from New York City. He represented New York in the United States House of Representatives for two terms (1847–1851). He was grandson of Continental Congressman William Duer (1747–1799) and great-grandson of General William Alexander, Lord Stirling.

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Preceded by William Jervis Hough	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd congressional district March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1851	Succeeded by Leander Babcock

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Name	Duer, William
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Short description	American congressman for New York
Date of birth	March 25, 1805
Place of birth	New York City, New York
Date of death	August 25, 1879
Place of death	New Brighton, New York