Rutgers, Henry, 1745-1830

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Birth 1745-10-07
Death 1830-02-17

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Henry Rutgers was born on October 7, 1745, son of Hendrick and Catharine (De Peyster) Rutgers. A resident of New York City, Rutgers was a Revolutionary officer, landed magnate, and philanthropist. He was the last descendant in his direct line of the Dutch immigrant, Rutgers Jacobsen Van Schoenderwoert, who came to Fort Orange in 1636. Henry Rutgers' interests ranged from local and state politics to the patronage of numerous educational and religious projects. Rutgers died on February 17, 1830.

From the description of Papers, 1730-1875 bulk 1783-1824. (New York State Library). WorldCat record id: 319539030

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  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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