Nathaniel Pitcher

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Nathaniel Pitcher (17771836) was governor of the U.S. state of New York from 1828 to 1829, having succeeded as Lt. Governor, Governor Dewitt Clinton upon the latter's death. Pitcher was born in Litchfield, Connecticut and died in Sandy Hill, New York (Now Hudson Falls, New York). He also served in the state legislature and the U.S. Congress.

The Town of Pitcher in Chenango County is named after him.

Preceded by
James Tallmadge, Jr.
Lieutenant Governor of New York
1827-1828
Succeeded by
Peter R. Livingston
Preceded by
DeWitt Clinton
Governor of New York
1828
Succeeded by
Martin Van Buren