Van Cortlandt family
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Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721-1814) was one of the aristocrats of the Hudson Valley, presiding from his estate near Croton, N.Y. His marriage to Joanna Livingston united two of the Valley's elite lineages, and his connections to the Schuylers and other prominent families ensured his standing.
Despite British efforts to win his support during the Revolution, Van Cortlandt sided with the colonists, accepting a commission as Colonel of the 3rd Regiment, Westchester Militia. Following the war, he was rewarded for this prescient choice, becoming the first Lieutenant Governor of New York state, and for many years thereafter, he was a loyal supporter of the political titan, George Clinton. Van Cortlandt was noted for his graciousness and hospitality.
After the war, Pierre's son, Gilbert, entered into a business partnership with a fellow Revolutionary veteran and relative, Andrew Billings. The partnership proved to be both brief and unfruitful. Gilbert's death, some time before 1790, apparently left Billings saddled with expenses, leaving him to plead with Pierre and later, Pierre, Jr., to help settle the debt.
From the guide to the Andrew Billings papers, Billings, Andrew, 1776-1806, (William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan)
Members of the Van Cortlandt family were major Westchester County landowners and New York politicians from the 17th to the 19th century. The Van Wyck family was related to them by marriage.
From the guide to the Van Cortlandt-Van Wyck family papers, 1667-1912, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)
Members of the Van Cortlandt family were major Westchester County landowners and New York politicians from the 17th to the 19th century. The Van Wyck family was related to them by marriage.
From the description of Van Cortlandt-Van Wyck family papers, 1667-1912. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 144652436
The original Manor of Cortlandt covered more than 86,000 acres in northern Westchester County. Philip Van Cortlandt (1683-1747) inherited the Manor House portion in 1732. It remained a family residence into the 20th century. The Van Cortlandt family includes Philip Van Cortlandt, his son Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721-1814), Pierre's sons Philip Van Cortlandt (1749-1831) and Pierre Van Cortlandt, Jr. (1762-1848).
From the description of Papers, 1663-1932. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155539622
Prominent family of merchants and landowners, New York City and New York State.
From the description of Van Cortlandt family papers, 1688-1846. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 58780826
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Subjects:
- Slavery
- Agriculture
- Combs
- Debtor and creditor
- Decedents' estates
- Eminent domain
- Families
- Ferries
- Flour and feed trade
- Hay trade
- Merchants
- Mills and mill-work
- New York (State)
- Pork industry and trade
- Real property
- Rent
- Schools
- Shoes
- Tax assessment
- Water rights
- Wheat trade
Occupations:
- Landowners
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- New York (State) (as recorded)
- New York (State)--Westchester County (as recorded)
- New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
- Westchester County (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- New York (State)--Croton-on-Hudson (as recorded)
- Croton Aqueduct (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Croton-on-Hudson (N.Y.) (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
