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April 20, 1847
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Sanders Van Rensselaer, resident of Ohio, claims ownership of the Patroon's Manors in Albany and Rensselaer counties under a 1687 will of Killian Van Rensselaer, alleging he and his 94-year-old uncle are the true owners.
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A claimant for the Patroon's Manors in Albany and Rensselaer counties, has sprung up, in the person of Sanders Van Rensselaer, now a resident of Ohio. to which State he has probably emigrated in order to bring his title before the Supreme Court of the United States. He claims under a will of Killian, son of John Van Rensselaer, dated 22d February, 1687. which will has been proved regularly in this State. He alleges that he and an uncle 94 years of age are the true and lawful owners of the Manorial property.
—N. Y. Jour. Com.
—N. Y. Jour. Com.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Family
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Manor Claim
Inheritance Dispute
Van Rensselaer
Patroon Manor
Legal Title
What entities or persons were involved?
Sanders Van Rensselaer
Killian Van Rensselaer
John Van Rensselaer
Where did it happen?
Albany And Rensselaer Counties; Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Sanders Van Rensselaer
Killian Van Rensselaer
John Van Rensselaer
Location
Albany And Rensselaer Counties; Ohio
Event Date
1687 02 22
Story Details
Sanders Van Rensselaer claims the Patroon's Manors under a 1687 will, alleging he and his uncle are the true owners, planning to bring the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.