Jacobus Van Schoonhoven

Jacobus Van Schoonhoven (February 2, 1744 - February 21, 1814) was a colonel of the 12th Albany County Militia Regiment also known as Van Schoonhoven's Regiment of Militia which fought in the American Revolutionary War. Jacobus was born in Waterford, New York, to Guert Van Schoonhoven and Anna Lansing. At age 20 in 1764 he was married to Elizabeth Clute. On October 20, 1775, at age 31 in Halfmoon, New York Jacobus was commissioned to form and become colonel of the 12th Albany County Militia Regiment as to reinforce Horatio Gates' Continental Army during the Saratoga campaign since he was a man of great prominence in Albany and Saratoga, finishing his service in 1777 with a resounding victory. Once at home he led a standard life until 9 years later in 1786 when he was elected to the New York State Assembly, serving until 1791 hereafter he became judge of the court of common pleas. In 1793 he won an election to become a New York state senator from Half Moon County, serving in that position until 1805. He was a farm produce merchant and dealer for the rest of his life until he died at age 70 on February 21, 1814, in Waterford. He was buried in the Van Schoonhoven Cemetery.

Jacobus Van Schoonhoven
Member of the New York State Senate from the Western District (1794-1796), Eastern District (1796-1805)
In office January 7, 1794 – April 10, 1805
Judge of the New York Court of Common Pleas
Member of the New York State Assembly from Albany
In office January 5, 1791 – March 24, 1791
In office January 12, 1786 – May 5, 1786
Personal details
Born	(1744-02-02)February 2, 1744 Waterford, New York
Died	February 21, 1814(1814-02-21) (aged 70)
Political party	Federalist
Spouse	Elizabeth Clute ​ (m. 1764)​
Military service
Allegiance	State of New York
Years of service	1775-1777
Rank	Colonel
Commands	12th Albany County Militia Regiment
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War - Saratoga campaign

External links

• Jacobus Van Schoonhoven at Find a Grave