Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
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Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
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Vassar, Matthew, 1792-1868
Vassar, Matthew
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Vassar, who emigrated to Dutchess County in 1796, was a prominent businessman in Poughkeepsie. He used his fortune from his brewery and other business interests to set up a college for women. He married Catherine Valentine in 1813.
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Michigan
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New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
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Michigan
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New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
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Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)
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New York (State)--Poughkeepsie
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Poughkeepsie (N.Y.)
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