John V. L. Pruyn

John V. L. Pruyn
Lithograph of John V. L. Pruyn in academic cap and gown
From the August 1888 issue of the Magazine of Western History
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 14th district
In office
1867–1869
Preceded byCharles Goodyear
Succeeded byStephen L. Mayham
In office
1863–1865
Preceded byErastus Corning
Succeeded byCharles Goodyear
Member of the New York State Senate
from the 13th district
In office
1862–1863
Preceded byAndrew J. Colvin
Succeeded byIra Shafer
Chancellor of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
In office
1862–1877
Preceded byGerrit Y. Lansing
Succeeded byErastus C. Benedict
Personal details
Born
John Van Schaick Lansing Pruyn

(1811-06-22)June 22, 1811
Albany, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 21, 1877(1877-11-21) (aged 66)
Clifton Springs, New York, U.S.
Resting placeAlbany Rural Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Harriet Corning Turner (m. 1840-1859, her death)
Anna Fenn Parker (m. 1865-1877, his death)
RelationsRobert H. Pruyn (cousin)
Amasa J. Parker (father-in-law)
William Gorham Rice (son-in-law)
Charles Sumner Hamlin (son-in-law)
Children8
Signature

John Van Schaick Lansing Pruyn (June 22, 1811 – November 21, 1877) was an American lawyer, businessman and politician from Albany, New York. His business ventures included banking and railroads, often in partnership with longtime friend Erastus Corning, who was the uncle of Pruyn's first wife. Pruyn served in state and federal legislative offices, and was most notable for his terms as a United States representative from New York during the latter half of the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction.


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