Cornelius C. Schoonmaker

Cornelius Corneliusen Schoonmaker (June 1745 – February 1796) was a United States Representative from New York.

Cornelius C. Schoonmaker, New York Congressman

Life

Born in Shawangunk (now Wallkill), Ulster County, New York, he received a limited schooling, became a surveyor and was engaged in agricultural pursuits. During the American Revolutionary War, he was a member of the committees of vigilance and safety. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Ulster Co.) from 1777 to 1790 and was a member of the State Convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788. In April 1790, Schoonmaker was elected to the 2nd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1791, to March 3, 1793. He was again a member of the State assembly in 1795.

Schoonmaker died in Shawangunk in February 1796, and was interred in Old Shawangunk Churchyard at Bruynswick, in Shawangunk.

Congressman Marius Schoonmaker (1811–1894) was his grandson.

References
  • United States Congress. "Cornelius C. Schoonmaker (id: S000140)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Hathorn		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th congressional district
1791–1793		 Succeeded by
Peter Van Gaasbeck
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