Rynier Van Iveren

Rynier Van Iveren was born in December 1728. He was the eldest son of Albany residents Myndert and Ariaantie Wyngaert Van Iveren. He grew up in the second ward where he was appointed constable and firemaster in 1753 and 1761 respectively. In 1760, he was left his father's house and also negro slaves.

In August 1759, Rynier married silversmith's daughter Debora Fielden at the Albany Dutch church. By 1775, six children had been christened in Albany where both parents were pewholders.

Rynier (Reineer) Van Iveren was a trader and merchant who set up his home on the west side of Market Street where he lived for the remainder of his life. Assessment rolls for the latter part of eighteenth century valued his third ward holdings in two locations. In 1790, his household included five slaves.

In 1766, he was among the Albany men who signed a document (Sons of Liberty constitution) protesting the Stamp Act. Otherwise, he mayhave avoided involvement in the Revolutionary struggle.

Rynier Van Iveren lost his wife early in 1786. Just past his sixty-third birthday, Reineer died in February 1793. He was buried from his church.

Sources: The life of Rynier Van Iveren is CAP biography number 2479. This sketch is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources. We are mindful of his same-named kinsman (c.1711-88) - of Schenectady.