Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812

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Norn in Troy, N.Y., Vanderburg joined the Continental Army at 16 and reached the rank of captain. He came to Vinvennes, Ind. in 1790 and the following year was appointed justice of the peace and probate judge. He served as a member of the supreme court of the Indiana Territory from 1800 to 1821.

From the description of Letter, 1808 Dec. 21, Vincennes, Ind. [to] Philip Courtlandt. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 19771899

Captain of a New York Regiment during the Revolutionary War, judge in the Indiana Territory, and resident of Vincennes, Ind.

From the description of Papers, 1777-1808. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 22279485

From the description of Henry Vanderburgh papers, 1777-1808 [microform]. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 44577872

Chairman of the Legislative Council of the Old Northwest Territory; justice of the Supreme Court of Indiana Territory.

Born in Troy, N.Y., in 1760. Served in Fifth N.Y. Rest. Cont. troops. Soon after Revolution went to Vincennes; Feb., 1799, was made chairman of Legislative council of Northwest, Ter. Upon organization of Indiana Ter. became one of the three Supreme Court Judges, which position he retained until his death, Apr. 12, 1812. Vanderburgh County, Ind., is named in his honor. (MMQ) (blue index cards)

From the description of Henry Vanderburgh papers, 1808 Dec. 21 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 617692268

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creatorOf Henry Vanderburgh Papers, 1777-1808 Western Reserve Historical Society
creatorOf Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812. Letter, 1808 Dec. 21, Vincennes, Ind. [to] Philip Courtlandt. Indiana Historical Society Library
creatorOf Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812. Henry Vanderburgh papers, 1777-1808 [microform]. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841. Papers, 1779-1922, 1800-1815. Indiana University
creatorOf Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812. Papers, 1777-1808. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812. Henry Vanderburgh papers, 1808 Dec. 21 Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
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Vanderburgh, Henry, 1760-1812
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Death 1812

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