Background
Cortlandt, Pierre Van was born on January 10, 1721 in New York City. Son of Philip and Catharine (De Peyster) Van Cortlandt.
Cortlandt, Pierre Van was born on January 10, 1721 in New York City. Son of Philip and Catharine (De Peyster) Van Cortlandt.
Several children including Philip.
President Council of Safety, 1777.
Served in provincial militia during French and Indian Wars. Member of New York Assembly, 1768. Member 2d, 3d, 4th New York provincial congresses.
Member board regents U. State of New York, 1784-1795.
Married Joanna Livingston, May 28, 1748.