Abraham Cornelius Cuyler (April 11, 1742 – February 5, 1810) was a businessman and the last mayor of colonial Albany, New York, the third generation in a row to serve in that office.[1][2]
Abraham was born in 1742 to Mayor Cornelis Cuyler (1697-1765) and Catalyntie Schuyler (1704-1758).[3] His father was a fur trader and merchant who represented Albany's interests in Mohawk Country and Canada. Cornelius was an alderman and an active member of the Indian Affairs Commission and also served as Mayor of Albany from 1742 until 1746. His older brother was Sir Cornelius Cuyler, 1st Baronet (1740–1819).[4]
Abraham's paternal grandparents were Albany Mayor Johannes Cuyler (1661–1747) and Elsie Ten Broeck.[4] He was also the great-grandson of Philip Pieterse Schuyler (1628–1683) and the great-grandson of Albany Mayor Dirck Wesselse Ten Broeck (1638–1717). The Cuyler family is descended from Hendrick Cuyler (1637–1690) who settled in New Amsterdam during the 1650s, and was the father of Johannes, the mayor, and Abraham Cuyler (1663–1747).[5]
Careeredit
Cuyler was a mayor of Albany, New York from 1770 to 1778, he was also a businessman who made his money from importing metalware. In addition Cuyler was a captain of an Albany militia company, his mayoral administration ended in June 1776 when he was arrested during the American Revolution because of his sympathies to the British; Cuyler was exiled to Connecticut, and later imprisoned at Fishkill, New York. He escaped to the British.[1]
Cuyler's property was confiscated and he was condemned to death under the Act of Attainder in 1779. Destitute, he sailed to England to seek relief, where he was granted an annuity. He eventually returned to New York. He was unsuccessful in recovering his assets in Albany and so he and his family moved to Montreal. Here he was appointed inspector of refugee loyalists in the Quebec City area.[2]
Cuyler decided to form a settlement Cape Breton Island for some 3,000 loyalists then in Quebec in 1766[citation needed]. Together with David Mathews, a former mayor of New York City and attorney general of Cape Breton and a distant cousin through the Schuyler family, he came into conflict with Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres, lieutenant governor of Cape Breton over shortage of supplies on the island. This conflict caused him to move back to Montreal, where he spent his final years.[2]
Familyedit
Cuyler was married to Janet (Jannetje) Glen, who was sister to Henry Glen (1739–1814), and the daughter of Jacob Glen and Elizabeth Cuyler. Together they had:[4]
Jacob Glen Cuyler (1773–1854), who married Maria Elizabeth Hartman, a South African, in 1808. they had two daughters and three sons.
^ abMorgan, R. J. (1983). "CUYLER, ABRAHAM CORNELIUS". In Francess G. Halpenny (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. 5. University of Toronto/Université Laval. pp. 222–. ISBN978-0-8020-3398-7.
^ abcBielinski, Stefan (31 December 1999). "Abraham C. Cuyler". New York State Museum. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
^Bielinski, Stefan. "Cornelis Cuyler". exhibitions.nysm.nysed.gov. New York State Museum. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
^ abcdReynolds, Cuyler (1911). Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: A Record of Achievements of the People of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys in New York State, Included Within the Present Counties of Albany, Rensselaer, Washington, Saratoga, Montgomery, Fulton, Schenectady, Columbia and Greene. Lewis Historical Publishing Company. p. 32. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
^Bielinski, Stefan. "Cuyler family". exhibitions.nysm.nysed.gov. New York State Museum. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
abraham, cuyler, abraham, cornelius, cuyler, april, 1742, february, 1810, businessman, last, mayor, colonial, albany, york, third, generation, serve, that, office, abraham, cuylermayor, albany, yorkin, office, 1770, 1778preceded, byvolkert, petrus, douwsucceed. Abraham Cornelius Cuyler April 11 1742 February 5 1810 was a businessman and the last mayor of colonial Albany New York the third generation in a row to serve in that office 1 2 Abraham C CuylerMayor of Albany New YorkIn office 1770 1778Preceded byVolkert Petrus DouwSucceeded byJohn BarclayPersonal detailsBorn 1742 04 11 11 April 1742Albany New YorkDied5 February 1810 1810 02 05 aged 67 MontrealSpouseJanet GlenChildrenJacob Glen CuylerParent s Cornelis CuylerCatalyntie SchuylerRelativesSir Cornelius Cuyler 1st Baronet brother OccupationBusinessmanKnown forMayor of Albany Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Family 3 1 Descendants 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksEarly life editAbraham was born in 1742 to Mayor Cornelis Cuyler 1697 1765 and Catalyntie Schuyler 1704 1758 3 His father was a fur trader and merchant who represented Albany s interests in Mohawk Country and Canada Cornelius was an alderman and an active member of the Indian Affairs Commission and also served as Mayor of Albany from 1742 until 1746 His older brother was Sir Cornelius Cuyler 1st Baronet 1740 1819 4 Abraham s paternal grandparents were Albany Mayor Johannes Cuyler 1661 1747 and Elsie Ten Broeck 4 He was also the great grandson of Philip Pieterse Schuyler 1628 1683 and the great grandson of Albany Mayor Dirck Wesselse Ten Broeck 1638 1717 The Cuyler family is descended from Hendrick Cuyler 1637 1690 who settled in New Amsterdam during the 1650s and was the father of Johannes the mayor and Abraham Cuyler 1663 1747 5 Career editCuyler was a mayor of Albany New York from 1770 to 1778 he was also a businessman who made his money from importing metalware In addition Cuyler was a captain of an Albany militia company his mayoral administration ended in June 1776 when he was arrested during the American Revolution because of his sympathies to the British Cuyler was exiled to Connecticut and later imprisoned at Fishkill New York He escaped to the British 1 Cuyler s property was confiscated and he was condemned to death under the Act of Attainder in 1779 Destitute he sailed to England to seek relief where he was granted an annuity He eventually returned to New York He was unsuccessful in recovering his assets in Albany and so he and his family moved to Montreal Here he was appointed inspector of refugee loyalists in the Quebec City area 2 Cuyler decided to form a settlement Cape Breton Island for some 3 000 loyalists then in Quebec in 1766 citation needed Together with David Mathews a former mayor of New York City and attorney general of Cape Breton and a distant cousin through the Schuyler family he came into conflict with Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres lieutenant governor of Cape Breton over shortage of supplies on the island This conflict caused him to move back to Montreal where he spent his final years 2 Family editCuyler was married to Janet Jannetje Glen who was sister to Henry Glen 1739 1814 and the daughter of Jacob Glen and Elizabeth Cuyler Together they had 4 Jacob Glen Cuyler 1773 1854 who married Maria Elizabeth Hartman a South African in 1808 they had two daughters and three sons Cuyler died in Montreal on February 5 1810 4 Descendants edit His great granddaughter was the botanist and botanical illustrator Maria Elizabeth Holland 1836 1878 See also editSchuyler familyReferences edit a b Morgan R J 1983 CUYLER ABRAHAM CORNELIUS In Francess G Halpenny ed Dictionary of Canadian Biography Vol 5 University of Toronto Universite Laval pp 222 ISBN 978 0 8020 3398 7 a b c Bielinski Stefan 31 December 1999 Abraham C Cuyler New York State Museum Retrieved 2016 04 16 Bielinski Stefan Cornelis Cuyler exhibitions nysm nysed gov New York State Museum Retrieved 20 April 2017 a b c d Reynolds Cuyler 1911 Hudson Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs A Record of Achievements of the People of the Hudson and Mohawk Valleys in New York State Included Within the Present Counties of Albany Rensselaer Washington Saratoga Montgomery Fulton Schenectady Columbia and Greene Lewis Historical Publishing Company p 32 Retrieved 8 September 2017 Bielinski Stefan Cuyler family exhibitions nysm nysed gov New York State Museum Retrieved 20 April 2017 External links editBiography Civic offices Preceded byVolkert Petrus Douw Mayor of Albany New York1770 1778 Succeeded byJohn Barclay Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Abraham Cuyler amp oldid 1192706969, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
