When Was Catherine Schuyler Born?

Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, also known as "Kitty", was a Colonial and post-Colonial American socialite and the matriarch of the prominent colonial Schuyler family as wife of Philip Schuyler.

What did Catherine Schuyler do?

Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler is most famous for her bravery in burning her crops to prevent British troops from acquiring the food resources they could provide.

How did the Schuyler family get rich?

In 1755, Schuyler married Catharine van Rensselaer, who was a member of New York's landed aristocracy. Schuyler was considered a popular proprietor in his time and made a large profit from successful land speculation.

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