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Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler (/ ˈ s k aɪ l ər /; also known as "Kitty", November 10, 1734 – March 7, 1803) was a Colonial and post-Colonial American socialite and the matriarch of the prominent colonial Schuyler family as wife of Philip Schuyler.
Schuyler, Catherine Van Rensselaer (1734–1803) American patriot and wife of a Revolutionary War general. Name variations: Kitty Van Rensselaer. Born Catherine Van Rensselaer on November 4, 1734, in Claverack, New York; died of a stroke on March 7, 1803, in Albany, New York; daughter of Johannes Van Rensselaer (an army officer) and Engeltie ...
The marriage of Catherine van Rensselaer (1734-1803) and Philip Schuyler in 1755 united two of the oldest and most prominent families of Albany, New York. Their home, Schuyler Mansion, is now a landmark.
The Van Rensselaer family ( / ˈrɛnslər, - slɪər /) is a family of Dutch descent that was prominent during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries in the area now known as the state of New York. Members of this family played a critical role in the formation of the United States and served as leaders in business, politics and society. History.
31. Mai 2001 · Learn about the life and legacy of Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, the wife of Philip Schuyler and the matriarch of a prominent Albany family. Explore her biography, portrait, and role in the American Revolution.
8. März 2022 · Learn about Catherine Van Rensselaer, the mother of Alexander Hamilton's wife and a leader in Albany during the American Revolution. Discover her life, legacy, and role in the Schuyler family and the war for independence.
Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler was a wealthy and educated woman who married Phillip John Schuyler, a major-general in the Revolutionary War. She bravely destroyed her wheat crops to prevent the British army from harvesting them, as shown in this engraving based on a painting by Emanuel Leuzte.
