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  Philip Schuyler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip was born at Albany, New York on November 20, 1733 to a wealthy colonial family.
Schuyler was elected to the Continental Congress in 1775, and served until he was appointed a Major General of the Continental Army in June.
Schuyler died at home in Albany on November 18, 1804 and is buried in the Albany Rural Cemetery at Menands, New York.
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 PHILIP JOHN SCHUYLER - LoveToKnow Article on PHILIP JOHN SCHUYLER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Philip Scliuyler served in the Provincial Army during the Seven Years War, ftrst as captain and later as deputy-commissary with the rank of major, taking part in the battles of Lake George (1755), Oswego River (1756), Ticonderoga (1758) and Fort Frontenac (1758).
Schuyler returned to Ticonderoga and later to Albany, where he spent the winter of 1775-1776 in collecting and forwarding supplies to Canada and in suppressing the Loyalists and their Indian allies in the Mohawk Valley.
Philip Schuyler and his Family (2 vols., 1885); his son Eugene (1840-1890), who was long in the consular and diplomatic service of the United States, and who translated some of the novels of Tourgeniev and Tolstoi and wrote Peter the Great (1884) and American Diplomacy and the Furtherance of Commerce (x886); and Montgomery (b.
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 Philip Schuyler
In September 1755, twenty-one-year-old Philip married Catherine Van Rensselaer, daughter of the Lower or Claverack manor.
Philip Schuyler was elected to the New York General Assembly in 1768.
It was in the Assembly that Philip Schuyler began to emerge as a leader of the opposition to post-war British restrictions and strictures.
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 Philip Schuyler played an instrumental role in the concept for and ultimate construction of the canal from Waterford to ...
Schuyler's Ditch was initially unsuccessful because the sources of private funds used in financing the canal were not sufficient to carry the necessary expenses.
Philip Schuyler 2nd, secured as partial payment from the state for allowing the canal to traverse his estate, a canal basin and a slip or back-set from the basin to the rear of some mills in Saratoga.
Schuyler's influence is reflected in the fact that he was granted the right to draw water from the slip to power his mill, the only place in the state where this right was granted.
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 Philip Schuyler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Philip John Schuyler (1733 - 1804) was a general in the American Revolution and a United States Senator from New York.
Schuyler began his political career as a of the New York Assembly in 1768 and served in that body until During this time his views came to more opposed to the colonial government.
Schuyler died at home in Albany on November 18 1804 and is buried in the Rural Cemetery at Menands New York.
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 Philip John Schuyler
In spite of chronic illness, Schuyler acquiesced in the action of congress, and continued in his efforts to aid Gates and in preparing defenses to meet Burgoyne, whose invasion was confidently expected.
Schuyler continued with the army in a private capacity until the surrender of Burgoyne.
Schuyler, died in Albany, 7 March, 1803, was the daughter of John Van Rensselaer, the great-grandson of Killian, the first patroon of Rensselaerwyck, and married General Schuyler on 17 September, 1755.
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 Philip Schuyler Mansion
That person was Major General Philip Schuyler of Albany, and his comparative obscurity in Trumbull's painting is, in a way, symbolic, for today he is a dim figure in American history.
In 1756, Schuyler was appointed to the staff of Colonel John Bradstreet and charged with carrying provisions to Oswego.
In December of 1780, Elizabeth Schuyler's marriage to General Washington's brilliant young aide, Alexander Hamilton, was not only a notable event in the life of Schuyler Mansion but gave Philip Schuyler a son-in-law with whom he was to have close personal and political relationships throughout the rest of his life.
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 Schuyler's Canal Park is riich in history and reflects the life style that took place in the area for many years   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
General Schuyler and other prominent men in the area had a vision for how the canal could be built and the positive impact that the canal would have on the area.
Schuyler's Canal Park is rich in history and reflects the life style that took place in the area for many years.
Both General Philip Schuyler and his Grandson Philip Schuyler the 2nd were active forces in advocating for the canal.
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 The Old Stone House Farm
Schuyler was the grandson of General Philip Schuyler, commander of the Northern Army during the Battle of Saratoga and a wealthy landowner active in the creation of the Champlain Canal.
The entire Schuyler estate was passed on to Philip 2nd, age 7, who was under the guardianship of his grandfather, General Philip Schuyler.
Schuyler was somewhat bent by the infirmities of age and the bottle; but at the given signal, he straightened up, the rifles were poised, and simultaneously they sent forth their starting peal.
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 Philip Jeremiah Schuyler - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Philip Jeremiah Schuyler (January 21, 1768– February 21, 1835) was born in Albany, New York.
He was the son of Revolutionary War General Philip John Schuyler.
He was known as Philip J. Schuyler and his father as Philip Schuyler.
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 Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Schuyler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Philip Pieterse Schuyler married, at Rensselaerswyck, December 12, 1650, Margarita Van Slechtenhorst, in the presence of the officers of Fort Orange, Antoni de Hooges, secretary of the colony, officiating.
Philip Schuyler was one of the officers who went north with General Abercrombie, leaving Albany in the latter part of June, 1758, to block the French attack at Fort Ticonderoga.
Schuyler brought the body of this friend to Albany, as is verified by contemporaneous publication of despatches in the newspapers, although this incident has been a matter of dispute between inhabitants of Ticonderoga and Albany.
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 PHILIPSCHUYLER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Schuyler, Philip John (1733-1804) General: Born into an old and prominent family, Schuyler received an broad classical education, and began a political career in New York.
Schuyler was cleared of responsibility, but his reputation was irrevocable damaged, although he was able to contribute to Benedict Arnold's victory at Valcour Island in 1776, the successful 1777 campaign against Burgoyne, and the financial support of the war.
Schuyler retired from military service in 1779, but remained active in the war, as well as politics and Native American affairs.
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 The American Experience | The Duel | People & Events | Philip Schuyler
One of America's most influential early citizens and Alexander Hamilton's father-in-law, Schuyler was defeated in one of the earliest clashes between Hamilton and Aaron Burr -- the 1791 battle for one of New York's seats in the U.S. Senate.
Schuyler was born into a prominent New York family in 1733.
Schuyler retired soon after and died in 1804, just few months after his son-in-law was killed by Aaron Burr.
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 Schuyler - 1A ... genealogy & history
Philip became a farmer, occupying and cultivating the soil of "the homestead" at Pompton, New Jersey.
Philip had considerable influence among his neighbors and was their representative in the Legislature for several terms.
Philip and Hester had a granddaughter named Hetty, who was the only child of their son, Casparus.
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 Southern New York
Two brothers of the name of Van Schuyler, Philip and David, were among the earliest settlers of Beverwyck, who came to this country from Holland, and it is from them all of the name in America have proceeded, which for the first century and a half after their arrival was distinctively an Albany name.
Schuyler ask him to consider and ask for something less trifling, and the answer was that for the fourth request he might have a little more tobacco.
Montgomery Schuyler, son of Anthony Dey and Sarah (Ridge) Schuyler, was born at New York City, January 9, 1814, died at St. Louis, Missouri, in 1896.
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 Philip John Schuyler Biography / Biography of Philip John Schuyler Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The American Revolutionary War general Philip John Schuyler (1733-1804) was a leader in the political and commercial life of his state and nation.
Philip Schuyler was born in Albany, N. Y., on Nov. 11, 1733, into an old, aristocratic Dutch family, one of the colony's largest landholders.
Schuyler's assignment was to command the Northern Department (consisting of New York) and to prepare an attack on Canada.
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 Philip Jeremiah Schuyler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Philip Jeremiah Schuyler (1768 - 1835) was a U.S. Congressman from New York.
He was the son of Revollutionary General Philip Schuyler.
The Philips Key019, is roughly half the size of a mobile phone, making it small enough to take anywhere--ensuring that you never miss a memorable moment ever again.
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 Philip Pieterse Schuyler
In December 1650, twenty-two-year-old Philip Pieterse was in Rensselaerswyck where he married Margarita Van Slichtenhorst - daughter of the director of the colony.
Settling in Beverwyck, Philip Pieterse was among its earliest householders when lots were first apportioned during the 1650s.
Born in Holland, Dutch-speaking Philip Pieterse was the first of several generations of independent but reasonable Albany leaders to be favored by the English and British with official appointments, access to land, and contracts.
www.nysm.nysed.gov /albany/bios/s/phpischuyler.html   (610 words)

  
 Schuylerville, NY -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
Schuyler House — In front of the Schuyler house, there is a marker at the pathway entrance that relates its history.
Within weeks, Schuyler was earnestly engaged in building a house at this place.
Across from the house on the west side of Route 4 is a Schuyler family marker.
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 Philip Schuyler
PHILIP SCHUYLER, soldier, was born 20 November 1733 in Albany, New York.
Philip inherited his father's vast estate, and the Saratoga estate of Colonel Philip Schuyler.
General Schuyler died 18 November 1804 in Albany, New York, and was buried with military honors.
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 Philip Schuyler
The American soldier, John Philip Schuyler, was born at Albany, New York, on the 11th of November 1733.
Philip Schuyler served in the Provincial Army during the Seven Years' War, first as captain and later as deputy-commissary with the rank of major, taking part in the battles of Lake George (1755), Oswego River (1756), Ticonderoga (1758) and Fort Frontenac (1758).
The necessary withdrawal of the army from Crown Point in 1776 and the evacuation of Ticonderoga in 1777 were magnified by Schuyler's enemies into a retrograde movement, and, on the 19th of August 1777, he was superseded.
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 Wildernet - Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Following Schuyler's death in 1804, the mansion was sold and the land divided and sold to speculators.
Schuyler Mansion, on its small urban plot, is all that remains of an estate that once embraced elaborate gardens, orchards, fields and numerous farm buildings.
Schuyler Mansion is being restored to the splendor of the 1790's when Philip Schuyler decorated it in the latest style.
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 AllRefer.com - Philip John Schuyler (U.S. History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Philip John Schuyler[skI´lur] Pronunciation Key, 1733–1804, American Revolutionary general, b.
When Gen. Arthur St. Clair surrendered (1777) Ticonderoga without a shot, Schuyler was accused of negligence and Horatio Gates was given the high command in the Saratoga campaign (1777–78).
At his own insistence, Schuyler was brought before a court-martial and acquitted by it, but he then resigned (1779) from the army.
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 Schuylerville, NY -- A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
General Philip Schuyler, commander of the American forces during the greater part of the British invasion faces east toward his home.
Schuyler House — Just across the Fishkill River bridge on the left is the Schuyler House.
In front of the Schuyler house, there is a marker at the pathway entrance that relates its history.
www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute4/schuylerville/monument.htm   (1214 words)

  
 Saratoga National Historical Park - Facilities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Schuyler House is located at the south end of the village of Schuylerville, approximately 7 miles north of the Battlefield, next to U.S. Route 4.
The Schuyler House is furnished to help interpret the lives of Philip Schuyler, American Revolutionary War general and noted statesman, and his family during the period 1777-1837.
The structure was built by a citizens' group, the Saratoga Monument Association, was transferred to New York State in 1895, and was transferred to the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1980.
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 Schuyler Family Collection, 1679-1823 - Finding Aid (NYSL)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Philip John Schuyler (1733-1804) was born in Albany, New York, a fourth-generation Schuyler, the son of Johannes and Cornelia (Van Cortlandt) Schuyler.
As a statesman, Schuyler was a delegate to the Continental Congress, on the Board of Commissioners for Indian Affairs, and represented New York in the first Senate of the United States.
This is a collection of family correspondence and records gathered from single accessions and one collection, relating primarily to Philip Schuyler (1733-1804), but including the correspondence of various other family members, such as his son-in-law, Alexander Hamilton.
www.nysl.nysed.gov /msscfa/sc19811.htm   (1303 words)

  
 Hamilton-Schuyler Family Papers
In the 1850s, Schuyler was known to have his patriot grandfather's papers at his New York City office, and in 1867 he published Correspondence & Remarks upon Bancroft's History of the Northern Campaign of 1777, and the Character of Major-General Philip Schuyler in an attempt to rehabilitate Schuyler's military career from Bancroft's aspersions.
Miss Schuyler championed the cause of humane care of the insane, and in 1890, arranged for the transfer of insane inmates from county almshouses to state hospitals.
George L. Schuyler's care of his family's financial affairs is documented in items 10 and 11, one of these written to the cousin who later became his wife.
www.clements.umich.edu /Webguides/HK/HamSchuy.html   (1296 words)

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