Robert Van Rensselaer

Robert Van Rensselaer
Robert Van Rensselaer
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(1740-12-16)December 16, 1740
Fort Crailo, Rensselaer, New York, British America
DiedSeptember 11, 1802(1802-09-11) (aged 61)
Lower Manor House, Claverack, New York, U.S.
Political partyFederalist
Spouse
Cornelia Rutsen
(m. 1765; died 1790)
RelationsSee Van Rensselaer family
Parent(s)Johannes Van Rensselaer
Engeltie Livingston
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service New York Militia
RankBrigadier General
UnitAlbany 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]

  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.