Stephanus Van Cortlandt
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Stephanus van Cortlandt (May 7, 1643 – November 25, 1700) was the first native-born mayor of New York City
, a position which he held from 1677 to 1678 and from 1686 to 1688. He was the patroon
of Van Cortlandt Manor
and was on the governor's executive council from 1691 to 1700. His brother, Jacobus Van Cortlandt
also served as mayor of New York City. His wife, Gertruj Van Schuyler, was the sister of Pieter Schuyler
, a colonial governor of New York and mayor of Albany
.
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...
, a position which he held from 1677 to 1678 and from 1686 to 1688. He was the patroon
Patroon
In the United States, a patroon was a landholder with manorial rights to large tracts of land in the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland in North America...
of Van Cortlandt Manor
Van Cortlandt Manor
Van Cortlandt Manor is a house and property located by the confluence of the Croton and Hudson Rivers located in the village of Croton-On-Hudson in Westchester County, New York. The stone and brick manor house is now a National Historic Landmark. It is on South Riverside Avenue.Originally, it...
and was on the governor's executive council from 1691 to 1700. His brother, Jacobus Van Cortlandt
Jacobus Van Cortlandt
Jacobus Van Cortlandt was a merchant and Mayor of New York from 1710 to 1711 and again from 1719 to 1720.He was born in 1658.Van Cortlandt purchased a parcel of land in what is now Van Cortlandt Park in Bronx, New York, from John Barrett, after his father, Samuel Barrett, died around 1691. At that...
also served as mayor of New York City. His wife, Gertruj Van Schuyler, was the sister of Pieter Schuyler
Pieter Schuyler
Pieter Schuyler was the first mayor of Albany, New York and the head of the Albany Commissioners for Indian Affairs...
, a colonial governor of New York and mayor of Albany
Albany, New York
Albany is the capital city of the U.S. state of New York, the seat of Albany County, and the central city of New York's Capital District. Roughly north of New York City, Albany sits on the west bank of the Hudson River, about south of its confluence with the Mohawk River...
.
Family
- His sister Maria married Jeremias Van RensselaerJeremias van RensselaerJeremias van Rensselaer was the third son of Kiliaen van Rensselear and the fourth patroon of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck.-Life:...
. - His sister Catherine married Frederick Philipse, the first Lord of Philipsborough ManorPhilipse Manor Hall State Historic SitePhilipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is a historic house museum located in Yonkers, New York. It is Westchester County’s oldest standing building, and is currently owned and operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.It is located at Warburton Avenue...
, and his brother Jacobus married Frederick Philipse's adopted daughter, Eva De Vries Philipse. - His daughter Anne married Stephen DeLancey. They were the parents of New York Governor James DeLanceyJames DeLanceyJames DeLancey served as chief justice, lieutenant governor, and acting colonial governor of the Province of New York.DeLancey was born in New York City on November 27, 1703, the first son of Etienne DeLancey and Anne-daughter of Stephanus Van Cortlandt...
and Oliver De Lancey Sr. - Two grandsons were Lt. General William Skinner and his brother LoyalistLoyalist (American Revolution)Loyalists were American colonists who remained loyal to the Kingdom of Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. At the time they were often called Tories, Royalists, or King's Men. They were opposed by the Patriots, those who supported the revolution...
General Cortlandt SkinnerCortlandt SkinnerCortlandt Skinner was the last Royal Attorney General of New Jersey and a Brigadier General in the loyalist forces during the American War of Independence.- Origins :...
. - One granddaughter Margaret Kemble was the wife of Thomas GageThomas GageThomas Gage was a British general, best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as military commander in the early days of the American War of Independence....
. - One grandson was Pierre Van CortlandtPierre Van CortlandtPierre Van Cortlandt was the first Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York.He was born in New York, the son of Philip Van Cortlandt and Catherine DePeyster...
, married to Joanna Livingston.