Background
Rensselaer, Henry Bell Van was born on May 14, 1810 in Manor House, Albany, New York, United States. Son of Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Rensselaer, Henry Bell Van was born on May 14, 1810 in Manor House, Albany, New York, United States. Son of Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1831.
Engaged in agriculture, nr. General United States Army, chief of staff under General Winfield Scott, at beginning of Civil War.
Member United States House of Representatives (Whig) from New York, 27th Congress, 1841-1843.