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About Robert Van Rensselaer
General Robert Van Rensselaer (December 16,1740 - September 11,1802) was a New York militia officer during the American Revolutionary War.
He was born December 16, 1740, at Fort Crailo, New York. His father was Johannes Van Rensselaer, and his mother was Angelica Livingston. His Grandfather was Hendrick van Rensselaer.
From 1775 to 1777 he was a member of the New York Provincial Congress.
On October 20, 1775, he was made colonel of the 8th regiment of the Albany County militia. On June 16, 1780, he was made brigadier general of the second brigade of the Albany County militia. This brigade included the Tryon County militia. He fought at Fort Ticonderoga and at the Battle of Klock's Field.
Robert married Cornelia Rutsen (1747-1790), the daughter of Colonel Jacob and Alida Livingston on April 23, 1765.
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Robert Van Rensselaer's Timeline
| 1740 |
December 5, 1740
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Rensselaer, Rensselaer County, New York, United States
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| 1766 |
March 9, 1766
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Claverack-Red Mills, Columbia County, New York, United States
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September 27, 1767
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1769
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| 1772 |
March 22, 1772
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Claverack Columbia County New York
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| 1781 |
July 6, 1781
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| 1784 |
December 1, 1784
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| 1802 |
September 11, 1802
Age 61
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Columbia County, New York, United States
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