Albert Janse Ryckman

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Albert Janse Ryckman (c. 1642-1737) was an 18th century American businessman and politician.

Personal life

Ryckman was born in 1642 to Beverwyck pioneers Jan and Tryntie Janse. Married to Cornelia Quackenbush in the mid 1660's, the couple eventually had twelve children. Ryckman was also known to have purchased a few properties with the payment to be received in the form of beaverskin.[1]

Professional Careers

One of the most prominent Albany brewers of his time, Ryckman became quite adept at business and polticking. Appointed to the first city council of Albany as Alderman in 1686, Ryckman made connections and increased his family notoriety until his appointment as Mayor in 1702. Living until his nineties, Ryckman always considered himself an "Albany county brewer."[2] Ryckman Hall on the University at Albany campus is named after Albert Janse Ryckman. "[3]

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