Van Rensselaer Manor papers, 1630-1899.

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Van Rensselaer Manor papers, 1630-1899.

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Field books surveys, maps, rent ledgers, contracts, work and business records, ordinances, court records, militia records and correspondence with tenants and employees of the manor. These records comprise the operational records of the manor. They record the lease of lands, the collection of rents, the operations of the various commercial enterprises by the manor and other aspects of the daily operation of the manor. The records date to the first patroon, Kiliaen Van Rensselaer to the period when the Van Rensselaer family sold most of their holdings to Walter Church.. Also includes personal letters of Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764-1839) and his heirs.

305 boxes (ca. 200 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6745978

New York State Library

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Van Rensselaer (Family)

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The Van Rensselaers were a land-owning family in eastern New York State during the 17th century. Of Dutch descent, they were prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries; members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society. The family originally migrated from the Netherlands to a large area along the Hudson River in the present-day area of Albany, New York. The Van Rensselaers and other patroons named ...

Van Rensselaer, William Paterson, 1805-1872

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Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839

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Rensselaerswyck (N.Y.)

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Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1789-1868

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Son of Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1764-1839 and Margarita Schuyler, 1758-1801. From the description of Letter, 1813 February 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122601576 From the description of Letter, 1812 October 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122583020 ...