Peter A. Jay

1776–1843 (age 67)

Biography

Peter A. Jay bore a respected name and lived a life fitting of the ideals cherished by his forebears, embracing civic responsibility and thoughtful reflection. He contributed to the cultural groundwork of his community, bridging the world of his ancestors with the promise of a new century.

Interred at John Jay Cemetery, he remains part of the lineage that honors steady leadership and the pursuit of a just society.