Robert Van Rensselaer | |
|---|---|
_funeral.jpg) Robert Van Rensselaer 1740-1802.jpg | |
| 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 | December 16, 1740 Fort Crailo, Rensselaer, New York, British America |
| Died | September 11, 1802 (aged 61) Lower Manor House, Claverack, New York, U.S. |
| 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]
- ^ Hough, M.D., Franklin (1858). The New York Civil List: containing the names and origin of the civil divisions, and the names and dates of election or appointment of the principal state and county officers from the Revolution to the present time. Weed, Parsons and Co. Retrieved 29 November 2017.