Louisa Barnewall Van Rensselaer

Biography

Louisa Barnewall Van Rensselaer represented grace and generosity among New York’s leading families, offering her support to cultural and charitable causes throughout her long life. As the nation grew through times of change, she upheld the traditions of civic-minded philanthropy with a gracious presence.

She was remembered by friends and relations for nurturing intellectual and artistic pursuits and for her tireless encouragement of young women seeking opportunity. The Green-Wood Cemetery holds her remains, a lasting testament to a life spent in quiet service to others.