James Schureman (February 12, 1756– January 22, 1824) was an American merchant and statesman from New Brunswick, New Jersey. He represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress as well as the U.S. House and Senate. February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1756 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1824 was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... New Brunswick is a city located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ... State nickname: The Garden State Other U.S. States Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (acting) Official languages None defined Area 22,608 km² (47th)  - Land 19,231 km²  - Water 3,378 km² (14. ... The Continental Congress was the federal legislature of the Thirteen Colonies and later of the United States from 1774 to 1789, a period that included the American Revolutionary War and the Articles of Confederation. ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ...

James was born in New Brunswick and attended Queen's College (now Rutgers University), graduating in 1775. When he graduated he raised a volunteer company in New Brunswick and led it as Captain in the Middlesex County militia. He led them in the Battle of Brooklyn on August 27, 1776 where he was captured. He was held as a prisoner of war until early in the spring of 1777 when he escaped to rejoin the Continental Army at Morristown. Rutgers University Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is located in New Brunswick, Piscataway, Camden and Newark, New Jersey. ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Middlesex County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... The Battle Pass area, also known as Flatbush Pass in the area of Prospect Park and Green-Wood Cemetery. ... August 27 is the 239th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (240th in leap years), with 126 days remaining. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... 1777 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ... Morristown is a town located in Morris County, New Jersey. ...

Schureman returned to New Brunswick and took up a mercantile career while still serving in the militia. He was elected to the New Jersey State House of Assembley from 1783 to 1785. In 1786 New Jersey sent him as a delegate to the Continental Congress. That same year he was one of those at the Annapolis Convention that called for a new constitution for the United States. He continued in the Congressional session of 1787, then was returned to the sstate assembly in 1788. 1783 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1786 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The Continental Congress was the federal legislature of the Thirteen Colonies and later of the United States from 1774 to 1789, a period that included the American Revolutionary War and the Articles of Confederation. ... The Annapolis Convention was a meeting at Annapolis, Maryland of 12 delegates from five states (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia) that called for a Constitutional Convention. ... 1787 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1788 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

When the United States was formed, Schureman was elected to the First House of Representatives, serving from 1789 until 1791. He served two other terms in the House (1797-1799) and (1813-1815). He was elected to the U.S. Senate to complete the term of John Rutherford and served there from 1799 to 1801. Between these duties he served a number of years as the Mayor of New Brunswick including 1792-1794, 1801-1813, and 1821-1824. Dates of Sessions 1789-1791 The first session of this Congress took place in New York City from March 4, 1789 to September 29, 1789. ... 1789 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... John Rutherford (1792 - 1866) was a U.S. political figure. ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1801 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope was restored) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Lieutenant Governor Herménégilde Chiasson Premier Bernard Lord (PC) Area 72,908 km² (8th)  - Land 71,450 km²  - Water 1,458 km² (2. ...

When Schureman died in 1824 at New Brunswick, he was buried in the Churhyard of the First Dutch Reformed Church there. The church and cemetery still stand and are located at Neilson and Bayard Streets.

External link

• Biographic sketch at U.S. Congress website