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Welcome to John Jay Homestead

Bedford, New York
· State Historic Site
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In 1801, after a distinguished career in public service, John Jay retired to Bedford, where he lived until his death in 1829, spending time with his family and improving his farm. Four succeeding generations of the Jay family resided there until 1953, creating a comfortable home and profitable farm.
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