Background
Rensselaer, Nicholas Van was born on September 25, 1636 in Amsterdam, Holland. Son of Kiliaen and Anna (van Wely) van Rensselaer.
Rensselaer, Nicholas Van was born on September 25, 1636 in Amsterdam, Holland. Son of Kiliaen and Anna (van Wely) van Rensselaer.
V.D.M. (minister of God’s word), U. Leyden (Holland), 1670.
Chaplain to Dutch embassy at London, 1662-1670. Licensed to preach to Dutch congregation at Westminster, England, 1665. Ordained deacon Church of England, 1665.
Lecturer St. Margaret’s School, Lothbury, England, 1665-1670. Arrived New York City, 1675. Appointed minister Church of Holland congregation, Albany, New York, 1675, not recognized by congregation because of ties with Church of England.
Installed as pastor after affirming faith in doctrines of Church of Holland, 1675. Charged with leading immoral life, removed from pastorate, 1677.
Married Alida Schuyler, February 10, 1675, no children.