Col. John Stevens, III (1749 - March 6 1838) was an American lawyer, engineer, and an inventor. Born in New York, New York, the son of John Stevens (1715-1792), secretary to Governor Livingston of New York, and his wife, the former Elizabeth Alexander. He graduated King's College (which became Columbia University) in May 1768. At age 27 he was appointed a Captain in Washington's army, and was afterwards treasurer of New Jersey, … Wikipedia
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