Philip Van Cortlandt (1749 - 1831) - Find A Grave Memorial

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Philip Van Cortlandt

Birth:	Aug. 21, 1749 New York County New York, USA
Death:	Nov. 1, 1831 Cortlandt Manor Westchester County New York, USA
Continental Congressman. He attended Coldenham Academy, New York and was graduated from King's College, later Columbia University in 1768. As a land owner, he engaged as a civil engineer and was a founding member of the Provincial Congress in 1775. During the War of the Revolution he served as Lieutenant Colonel and was mustered out of the service with the rank of Brigadier General for gallant conduct at the siege of Yorktown. He was a delegate to the New York State convention which adopted the Federal Constitution in 1788, served as supervisor of the town of Cortland, a school commissioner, road master, member of the State assembly 1788 to 1790 and in the State senate 1791 to 1793. As a Democrat, he was elected to the Third and to the seven succeeding Congresses, March 4, 1793 to March 3, 1809. After public service he engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Family links: Parents: Pierre Van Cortlandt (1721 - 1814) Search Amazon for Philip Van Cortlandt

Burial: Hillside Cemetery Cortlandt Manor Westchester County New York, USA
Maintained by: Find A Grave Originally Created by: John "J-Cat" Griffith Record added: Feb 06, 2006 Find A Grave Memorial# 13251140