John Ja. Lansing

Biography

John Ja. Lansing (1715–1808) served as an official whose steady hand guided local affairs in an era when order and clarity were essential. His long life witnessed the transition from colonial governance to the republic, and he remained committed to the responsibilities entrusted to him.

Buried in Menands, Lansing’s memory remains a testament to the officialdom that supported daily life in an unsettled age, honoring the diligence of those who maintained civic order for their neighbors.