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John Kinsey was an American lawyer, politician, and Quaker leader. After being admitted to the bar in Philadelphia and in New Jersey, he was elected to the New Jersey Assembly and as speaker before moving to Philadelphia. A member of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly, he served as speaker near-continuously from 1739 until his death. He also served in other positions in colonial politics, including attorney-general (1738–1741), chief justice (1743–1750), and presiding clerk of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (1730–1750). Since his death, he has risen from obscurity for his important role in Quaker history.
