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Pierre van Cortlandt  [1721-1814]
Early Founder/Historic Leader

Van Cortlandt was one of the founding fathers of New York State. During the Revolutionary War, he worked on the political structure of what was to become New York State, a state in the new Republic under formation. He also served as head of the convention that wrote the first state constitution in Kingston, New York. When New York State came into being, he became the first lieutenant governor of New York State [1777-1795], serving with his friend and associate, Governor George Clinton.

Pierre Van Cortlandt was born in New York City, son of Philip Van Cortlandt [1683-1748] and Catherine DePeyster. His mother Catherine’s ancestry also traced back to the original Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam. Pierre’s grandfather was Stephanus Van Cortlandt [1643-1700], who served as the first native mayor of New York City, serving for two terms.

Pierre’s oldest son, Philip Van Cortlandt [1749-1831], became a general in the Continental Army, commanding the Second New York Regiment during the Revolutionary War.

Cortland County and the city of Cortland in central New York, as well as the town of Cortlandt in Westchester County, New York, are all named after Pierre Van Cortlandt.

Pierre Van Cortlandt, unlike many of his contemporaries, lived to a ripe old age. He passed away in 1814, at the advanced age of 93.

 

 

REFERENCES

Pierre Van Cortlandt, Wikipedia

Van Cortlandt, Wikipedia

Lt. Governor Pierre Van Cortlandt and Joanna Livingston, www.iment.com/maida/familytree/henry/bios/joannalivingstonvancortlandt.htm#family

 

E-BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON; GOOGLE: Kindle Store Pegels

 

PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICANS, CURRENT AND HISTORIC

EIGHT PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICAN FAMILIES: THE ROOSEVELTS, VANDERBILTS AND OTHERS, 2015

FIFTEEN PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICAN FAMILIES: THE VAN BURENS, KOCH BROTHERS, VOORHEES AND OTHERS, 2015

PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICANS IN U.S. GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, 2015

 

DUTCH PEGELS INVOLVED IN WARS

ALLIED EUROPE CAMPAIGN—1944/1945: TACTICAL MISTAKES, 2017

THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN THE NETHERLANDS: MEMOIRS, 2017

FRENCH REVOLUTION, NAPOLEON AND RUSSIAN WAR OF 1812, 2015

Dutch Treat

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Online Exhibits

A Tour of New Netherland Wander a lost world stretching from Connecticut to Delaware

Research

De Hooges Memorandum Book A chronicle of Rensselaerswijck, c. 1648–1656

Education

Books for Young Adults Several books that paint a portrait of New Netherland for young adults

Online Exhibits

Charting New Netherland How maps trace a growing knowledge of the land

Online Exhibits

Bert's Maps A collector's 16th-, 17th- & 18th-century maps of northeast America

About the New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. More

The New Netherland Research Center

Housed in the New York State Library, the NNRC offers students, educators, scholars and researchers a vast collection of early documents and reference works on America's Dutch era. More

 

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