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ROWE Peter , a Representative from New York;
born in Crescent, Saratoga County, N.Y., March 10, 1807;
completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Schenectady (N.Y.) Academy;
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born in Schoharie, N.Y., July 5, 1752;
attended the common schools;
studied law;
was admitted to the New York bar and commenced the practice of law…
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