Solomon Van Rensselaer

Solomon van Vechten van Rensselaer
Postmaster of Albany, New York
In office
1822–1839
Preceded bySolomon Southwick
Succeeded byAzariah C. Flagg
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th district
In office
March 4, 1819 – January 14, 1822
Preceded byRensselaer Westerlo
Succeeded byStephen Van Rensselaer
Personal details
Born(1774-08-09)August 9, 1774
Greenbush, Province of New York, British America
DiedApril 23, 1852(1852-04-23) (aged 77)
near Albany, New York, U.S.
SpouseHarriet Van Rensselaer
Parent(s)Hendrick Van Rensselaer
Alida Bratt
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Solomon van Vechten van Rensselaer (August 9, 1774 – April 23, 1852) was a United States representative from the state of New York, a lieutenant colonel during the War of 1812, and postmaster of Albany for 17 years.

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