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Van Rensselaer (HENRY KIL- IAN an American)

HENRY KIL- IAN, an American patriot of Dutch descent; born in Albany, N. Y., in 1744; commanded a regiment in the Revolutionary War; distinguished himself on several occasions; and in October, 1777, aided in the actions which led to the surrender of Burgoyne. After the peace a famous mutiny broke out among his troops. He died in Greenbush, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1816.