Background
Schuyler, Philip John was born on November 20, 1733 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Johannes and Cornelia (Van Cortlandt) Schuyler.
senator army officer Continental congressman
Schuyler, Philip John was born on November 20, 1733 in Albany, New York, United States. Son of Johannes and Cornelia (Van Cortlandt) Schuyler.
Member forces under Colonel John Bradstreet which carried provisions to Oswego and cleared Oneida portage of French raiders, spring 1756. Member boundary commission to settle line between New York and Massachusetts, 1764. Member of New York Assembly, 1768.
Member Continental Congress from New York, 1775, 78-81.
Member of New York State Senate, 1780-1784, 86-90, 92-97. Member United States Senate (Federalist) from New York, 1789-1791, 97-98.
Member of New York Board Regents, promoted plan for establishment of Union College, Schenectady, New York, subscribed 100 pounds to endowment.
Married Catherine Van Rensselaer, September 17, 1755, 8 children including Elizabeth (wife of Alexander Hamilton).