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Stephen Van Rensselaer (March 29, 1789 – May 28, 1868), known as the "Young Patroon" [1] and sometimes the "last of the patroons" [2] was the last patroon of Rensselaerswyck. [3] Early life. Van Rensselaer was born on March 29, 1789, in Albany, New York.
Stephen Van Rensselaer IV (1789–1868), inherited the east side of Rensselaerwyck and inherited the manor in 1839 by his father's will. He graduated from Princeton in 1808. He served as major general of militia.
Stephen Van Rensselaer was the ninth and last patroon of Rensselaerswyck. He was the son of Stephen Van Rensselaer III [1765-1839], the founder of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the general in command of American forces during the battle on the Niagara Frontier during the War of 1812.
Stephen Van Rensselaer IV (1789–1868) was the eldest surviving son of Stephen Van Rensselaer III and his first wife, Margarita Schuyler. He graduated from Princeton in 1808 and later spent a year touring Europe.
Dec 13, 2022 · In 1785, Stephen van Rensselaer III (1764-1839) assumed full rights as the patroon and lord of the manor of Rensselaerswijck. He became known for his philanthropic endeavors, such as establishing the institution of higher education now known as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1824.
Stephen Van Rensselear IV was the eldest surviving son of General Stephen Van Rensselaer. He graduated from Princeton College in 1808, and in 1839 inherited all of the manor lying in Albany County from his father.
Stephen Van Rensselaer IV died on May 28, 1868 in Albany, New York. In his will, he left the Van Rensselaer Manor House and grounds, as well as US$15,000 ($300,000 in 2024) a year, to his widow.
May 27, 2021 · His heirs, Stephen Van Rensselaer III (1764-1839) and IV (1789-1868) were the last patroons and lords of the manor. The Van Rensselaers had to begin selling out of their rights to townships and properties after the anti-rent movement of the 1840s.
Dec 5, 2013 · During the 1840s, the mansion was extensively remodeled by Stephen Van Rensselaer IV and he lived there until his death in 1868.
Stephen Van Rensselaer IV Names Bierstadt, Edward, 1824-1907 (Photographer) Collection. The Van Rensselaers of the manor of Rensselaerswyck. Dates / Origin Date Issued: 1888 Place: New York Publisher: E. Bierstadt Library locations Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy
