Capt. John served in the Revolutionary War. Several of his brothers, nephews and cousins served under him. His sword has been preserved and housed at Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville, NY. See the article on the left. According to Jim Kinney of the Saratogian newspaper, Don Keefer a descendant relative wanted it displayed in a small museum where it would be kept on display. Capt. John was cited for bravery by Horatio Gates and, according to family lore, was selected to carry news of Burgoynes capture and surrender from what is now Schuylerville to Albany. In Willis T. Hanson's book on "A History of Schenectady", pg.22, he is shown as the Third Company Captain of the Minutemen raised for the Revolution in Schenectady.
The following generously sent by John E Sherman #47749330:
Johannes Nicolaase "John" Van Petten (later known as Van Patten) was born September 29, 1739 at Glenville, Albany County, NY to Nicolas Claese Van Petten and Rebecca Groot. He married Neeltje S. "Nelly" Vedder July 10, 1762 in the Reformed Dutch Church at Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY and their children were: Rebecca, Maria, Nicholas J., Sarah, Simon J., Elisabeth, Eva and Arent. John served his country during the Revolutionary War and on May 27, 1775, he was elected Captain of the 3rd Company of Schenectady Militia, and on October 20, a commission was issued in his name by the Provincial Congress (when he was 36 years old). In January 1776, he took part in the expedition to Johnstown and had service at Lake George and Ticonderoga. On April 1, 1777, he was elected overseer of highways at Schenectady. In 1778, he was at Switzbergh, in 1779 at Fort Paris, in 1780 in command of a detachment in pursuit of Sir John Johnson. In his company were brothers, nephews and cousins - more than twenty all together. He also served with Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr under General George Washington. His family lived on a farm John had cleared north of Glenville and his house had pillars across the front. During the War, his wife sometimes could hear the guns and cannons of battle and would hide her children in the haystack. John died January 10, 1809 at the age of sixty nine and was buried near his home in what is now the Teunis Swart Farm, West Charlton, Saratoga County, NY, USA.
The following generously sent by John E Sherman #47749330:
Johannes Nicolaase "John" Van Petten (later known as Van Patten) was born September 29, 1739 at Glenville, Albany County, NY to Nicolas Claese Van Petten and Rebecca Groot. He married Neeltje S. "Nelly" Vedder July 10, 1762 in the Reformed Dutch Church at Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY and their children were: Rebecca, Maria, Nicholas J., Sarah, Simon J., Elisabeth, Eva and Arent. John served his country during the Revolutionary War and on May 27, 1775, he was elected Captain of the 3rd Company of Schenectady Militia, and on October 20, a commission was issued in his name by the Provincial Congress (when he was 36 years old). In January 1776, he took part in the expedition to Johnstown and had service at Lake George and Ticonderoga. On April 1, 1777, he was elected overseer of highways at Schenectady. In 1778, he was at Switzbergh, in 1779 at Fort Paris, in 1780 in command of a detachment in pursuit of Sir John Johnson. In his company were brothers, nephews and cousins - more than twenty all together. He also served with Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr under General George Washington. His family lived on a farm John had cleared north of Glenville and his house had pillars across the front. During the War, his wife sometimes could hear the guns and cannons of battle and would hide her children in the haystack. John died January 10, 1809 at the age of sixty nine and was buried near his home in what is now the Teunis Swart Farm, West Charlton, Saratoga County, NY, USA.
Capt. John served in the Revolutionary War. Several of his brothers, nephews and cousins served under him. His sword has been preserved and housed at Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville, NY. See the article on the left. According to Jim Kinney of the Saratogian newspaper, Don Keefer a descendant relative wanted it displayed in a small museum where it would be kept on display. Capt. John was cited for bravery by Horatio Gates and, according to family lore, was selected to carry news of Burgoynes capture and surrender from what is now Schuylerville to Albany. In Willis T. Hanson's book on "A History of Schenectady", pg.22, he is shown as the Third Company Captain of the Minutemen raised for the Revolution in Schenectady.
The following generously sent by John E Sherman #47749330:
Johannes Nicolaase "John" Van Petten (later known as Van Patten) was born September 29, 1739 at Glenville, Albany County, NY to Nicolas Claese Van Petten and Rebecca Groot. He married Neeltje S. "Nelly" Vedder July 10, 1762 in the Reformed Dutch Church at Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY and their children were: Rebecca, Maria, Nicholas J., Sarah, Simon J., Elisabeth, Eva and Arent. John served his country during the Revolutionary War and on May 27, 1775, he was elected Captain of the 3rd Company of Schenectady Militia, and on October 20, a commission was issued in his name by the Provincial Congress (when he was 36 years old). In January 1776, he took part in the expedition to Johnstown and had service at Lake George and Ticonderoga. On April 1, 1777, he was elected overseer of highways at Schenectady. In 1778, he was at Switzbergh, in 1779 at Fort Paris, in 1780 in command of a detachment in pursuit of Sir John Johnson. In his company were brothers, nephews and cousins - more than twenty all together. He also served with Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr under General George Washington. His family lived on a farm John had cleared north of Glenville and his house had pillars across the front. During the War, his wife sometimes could hear the guns and cannons of battle and would hide her children in the haystack. John died January 10, 1809 at the age of sixty nine and was buried near his home in what is now the Teunis Swart Farm, West Charlton, Saratoga County, NY, USA.
The following generously sent by John E Sherman #47749330:
Johannes Nicolaase "John" Van Petten (later known as Van Patten) was born September 29, 1739 at Glenville, Albany County, NY to Nicolas Claese Van Petten and Rebecca Groot. He married Neeltje S. "Nelly" Vedder July 10, 1762 in the Reformed Dutch Church at Schenectady, Schenectady County, NY and their children were: Rebecca, Maria, Nicholas J., Sarah, Simon J., Elisabeth, Eva and Arent. John served his country during the Revolutionary War and on May 27, 1775, he was elected Captain of the 3rd Company of Schenectady Militia, and on October 20, a commission was issued in his name by the Provincial Congress (when he was 36 years old). In January 1776, he took part in the expedition to Johnstown and had service at Lake George and Ticonderoga. On April 1, 1777, he was elected overseer of highways at Schenectady. In 1778, he was at Switzbergh, in 1779 at Fort Paris, in 1780 in command of a detachment in pursuit of Sir John Johnson. In his company were brothers, nephews and cousins - more than twenty all together. He also served with Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr under General George Washington. His family lived on a farm John had cleared north of Glenville and his house had pillars across the front. During the War, his wife sometimes could hear the guns and cannons of battle and would hide her children in the haystack. John died January 10, 1809 at the age of sixty nine and was buried near his home in what is now the Teunis Swart Farm, West Charlton, Saratoga County, NY, USA.
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