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| Creator: | Van Rensselaer, Richard, 1797-1880. |
| Title: | Richard Van Rensselaer Deed |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1819 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Deed signed by Van Rensselaer, releasing a parcel of land in Otsego County, New York, to Peter Kemble of New York City. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
The Van Rensselaers were a wealthy and politically important family of Dutch descent, based in Albany, New York. The family included many state and national politicians. Richard was a graduate of Union College and practiced law in Albany for many years. (See Annals of the Van Rensselaers in the United States, by Rev. Maunsell Van Rensselaer, 1888, p. 168.)
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Richard Van Rensselaer Deed consists of a deed signed by Van Rensselaer, releasing a parcel of land in Otsego County, New York, to Peter Kemble of New York City. The document was signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of John Van Rensselaer.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Richard Van Rensselaer Deed,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Transfer from Rare Books, 1971.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 8 Oct 2010
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| SC 618 | Deed, conveying parcel of land from Richard Van Rensselaer to Peter Kemble 13 Nov 1819 | ||||||||||