Background
Pruyn, John Van Schaick Lansing was born on June 22, 1811 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of David and Hybertje (Lansing) Pruyn.
congressman university chancellor
Pruyn, John Van Schaick Lansing was born on June 22, 1811 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of David and Hybertje (Lansing) Pruyn.
Graduate Albany Academy, 1826. Studied law in office of James King. Master of Arts (honorary), Rutgers University, 1835, Union College, 1845.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, U. Rochester.
Admitted to New York bar, 1831. Examiner in chancery, 1833-1836, master, 1836-1846. Attorney, counselor Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1848.
Director Mohawk & Hudson Railroad Company, 1835-1838, 43-45, attorney and counsel, 1843.
Drew up consolidation agreement, became secretary, treasurer, general counsel New York Central Railroad, 1863-1866.
Trustee Mutual Life Insurance Company. Director Union Trust Company of New New York
Member of New York State Senate, 1861-1863.
Member United States House of Representatives from New York, 38th, 40th congresses, December 7, 1863-1865, 67-69. Regent University State New York, 1844-1862, chancellor, 1862-1877. President of the board of trustees Saint Stephen’s College, Annandale, New New York
A founder New York State Board Charities, president 1866-1877.
Member Association Codification of Law of Nations. President of the board New York State Survey.
Member of New York State Senate, 1861-1863. Member United States House of Representatives from New York, 38th, 40th congresses, December 7, 1863-1865, 67-69. Member Association Codification of Law of Nations.
Married Harriet Corning Turner, October 22, 1840. Married second, Anna Fenn Parker, September 7, 1865.