Gen. John Neilson (1745-1833)

Brigadier-General in the Continental Army & Co-Founder of Rutgers University

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Father
Dr. John Neilson (1717-1745)
Mother
Johanna (Coeymans) Neilson (d.1786)
Spouse
Catherine (Voorhees) Neilson (1753-1816)
Children
Dr. John Neilson, Sr. (1775-1857)
Col. James Neilson (1784-1862)
Abraham Schuyler Neilson (1792-1861)
He was a first cousin of the successful New York merchant William Neilson. His father died in the same year that he was born and he was adopted by his wealthy uncle, James Neilson, who made him his heir. 

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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 19/04/2024 and last updated on 07/05/2024.