1607 - 1896
RIKER, Samuel, congressman; b.
Newtown, L.I., N.Y., Apr 8, 1743; attended common schs. Mem. Newtown
Com. of Corr., 1774; supr. Suffolk County, 1783; lieut. of Light Horse
in Revolutionary War; mem. N.Y. State Assembly, 1784; mem. U.S. House of
Reps. (filled vacancy) from N.Y., 8th, 10th congresses, Nov. 5, 1804-05,
07-09. Died Newtown, May 19, 1823; buried Dutch Reformed Cemetery.