Van Rensselaer Solomon 1774-1852 Born In Rensselaer County New
York. Entered the army in 1792 as a cornet of cavalry, later becoming
captain. In 1794, while commanding a company of volunteers, severely
wounded at the battle of Maumee Rapids. In 1812 adjutant-general of New
York militia, and arranged the armistice which enabled the Americans to
make use of Lake Ontario as a highway for the transportation of troops
and stores. In 1812 commanded an attacking party at Queenston Heights
and seriously wounded. Member of Congress, 1819-1822; and postmaster at
Albany, 1822-1839. =Index=: (General Brock era) Aide-de-camp to General Van Rensselaer,
284; wounded in crossing river at Queenston, 300. =Bib.=: Cyc. Am.
Biog.; Lucas, Canadian War of 1812.