James Isaac Van Alen (1788-1874)

James I. Van Alen, "affluent merchant" of Kinderhook, New York

He is not to be confused with his relation (most likely his first cousin), James Isaac Van Alen (1772-1822), also of Kinderhook, who was the U.S. Congressman from New York and half-brother of President Martin Van Buren. This James I. Van Alen was an "affluent merchant" and the father of General James Van Alen.

Spouse

Lucy (Trumbull) Van Alen

Mrs Lucy (Trumbull) Van Alen

1788-1867

Children

Gen. James Henry Van Alen

Brigadier-General James H. Van Alen, of the Union Cavalry

1819-1886