Van Rensselaer Family, Cherry Hill papers, 1689-1838.

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Van Rensselaer Family, Cherry Hill papers, 1689-1838.

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Leases, bills of sale, receipts, agreements, business records, and letters involving John J. Van Rensselaer, David Van Rensselaer, Captain Peter Van Rensselaer, Henry K. Van Rensselaer, Kiliaen K. Van Rensselaer, and General Solomon Van Rensselaer.

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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 ...