Stephen Van Rensselaer IV
American landowner, last patroon of Rensselaerswyck / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stephen Van Rensselaer (March 29, 1789 – May 28, 1868), known as the "Young Patroon"[1] and sometimes the "last of the patroons"[2] was the last patroon of Rensselaerswyck.[3]
Quick Facts 10th Patroon and 7th Lord of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, Preceded by ...
Stephen Van Rensselaer IV | |
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10th Patroon and 7th Lord of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck | |
Preceded by | Stephen Van Rensselaer III |
Succeeded by | Abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1789-03-29)March 29, 1789 Albany, New York |
Died | May 28, 1868(1868-05-28) (aged 79) Albany, New York |
Spouse |
Harriet Elizabeth Bayard
(m. 1817) |
Relations | See Van Rensselaer family and Schuyler family |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | Stephen Van Rensselaer III Margarita "Peggy" Schuyler |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | New York State Militia |
Rank | Major general |
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