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Maj Stephen Van Courtland Van Rensselaer

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Maj Stephen Van Courtland Van Rensselaer

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20 May 1885 (aged 47)
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
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Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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Civil War Union Army Officer. Commissioned Captain and commander of Company A, 13th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry on August 22, 1861, and fought with his unit at the Battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsvile and Gettysburg. On December 28, 1863 he was transferred to the 3rd New Jersey Volunteer cavalry, and was promoted to Major. Served with the cavalry until his resignation from the service on October 18, 1864.
Civil War Union Army Officer. Commissioned Captain and commander of Company A, 13th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry on August 22, 1861, and fought with his unit at the Battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsvile and Gettysburg. On December 28, 1863 he was transferred to the 3rd New Jersey Volunteer cavalry, and was promoted to Major. Served with the cavalry until his resignation from the service on October 18, 1864.

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  • Created by: RPD2
  • Added: May 9, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6405218/stephen_van_courtland-van_rensselaer: accessed ), memorial page for Maj Stephen Van Courtland Van Rensselaer (24 Mar 1838–20 May 1885), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6405218, citing Christ Church Cemetery and Mausoleum, Belleville, Essex County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by RPD2 (contributor 309).