Robert Van Rensselaer | |
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Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1777-78, 1778-79 and 1780-81 | |
Member of the New York Provincial Congress | |
In office 1775–1777 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Crailo, Rensselaer, New York, British America | December 16, 1740
Died | September 11, 1802 Lower Manor House, Claverack, New York, U.S. | (aged 61)
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse |
Cornelia Rutsen
(m. 1765; died 1790) |
Relations | See Van Rensselaer family |
Parent(s) | Johannes Van Rensselaer Engeltie Livingston |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | New York Militia |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Albany County militia |
Battles/wars | |
Robert Van Rensselaer (December 16, 1740 – September 11, 1802) was Brigadier General during the American Revolutionary War, a member of the New York Provincial Congress from 1775 to 1777 and later a member of the New York State Assembly in the 1st, 2nd and 4th New York State Legislatures.[1]