Van Rensselaer, Richard, 1797-1880

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The Van Rensselaers were a wealthy and politically important family of Dutch descent, based in Albany, New York. The family included many state and national politicians. Richard was a graduate of Union College and practiced law in Albany for many years. (See Annals of the Van Rensselaers in the United States, by Rev. Maunsell Van Rensselaer, 1888, p. 168.)

From the guide to the Richard Van Rensselaer Deed, 1819, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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referencedIn Historic Cherry Hill. Wills and Estate Papers, 1707-1956. American Periodical Series I
creatorOf Richard Van Rensselaer Deed, 1819 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Papers, 1848-1917. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Hall, Frances Delord Webb, 1834-1913. person
associatedWith Historic Cherry Hill corporateBody
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New York (State)
Otsego County (N.Y.)
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New York (State)
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Lawyers
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Birth 1797-12-24

Death 1880-03-29

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