Solomon Van Vechten Van Rensselaer, American congressman. member United States House of Representatives (Federalist) from New York, 16th-1t7h congresses, 1819-1822.
Background
Rensselaer, Solomon Van Vechten Van was born on August 6, 1774 in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. Son of Henry Kiliain and Alida (Bradt) Van Rensselaer.
Career
Major United States Army, 1799, discharged, 1800. General New York, 1801-1811, 13-21. General Stephen Van Rensselaer at beginning of War of 1812, served in attack on Queenston, Ontario.
Delegate from New York to opening of Erie Canal, 1825</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died Albany, April
Membership
Member United States House of Representatives (Federalist) from New York, 16th-1t7h congresses, 1819-1822.
Connections
Married Harriet Van Rensselaer (cousin), January 17, 1797, several children.
- Father:
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Henry Kiliain Rensselaer
- Mother:
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Alida (Bradt) Van Rensselaer
- Spouse:
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Harriet Van Rensselaer