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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 (Livingston) Van Rensselaer; married her distant cousin Philip Schuyler (a Revolutionary War general), on September 7, 1755; children: Angelica ...
May 31, 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.
Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler ( / ˈskaɪlər /; 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.
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.
Catherine Schuyler was a Founding Mother and the actual mother of the Schuyler Sisters. Make sure to follow the Schuyler Mansion (and Jessie) on social media: Twitter: @SchuylerMansion ...
Jul 10, 2020 · Elizabeth, Angelica, and Peggy were the three oldest children of Gen. Philip Schuyler and his wife Catherine “Kitty” Van Rensselaer. Both Philip and Catherine were members of prosperous Dutch families in New York.
Catherine Bonney (née Van Rensselaer; December 23, 1817 – June 29, 1891) was a pioneering American missionary who established a boarding school in Macao that supported young, impoverished girls, despite the opposition she faced from her larger missionary organization. Following her husband's death, she traveled to Peking under the Woman's ...
