Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer (1851-1934)

Mrs. Mariana Alley (Griswold) Van Rensselaer; Architectural Critic

She grew up predominantly in Europe, "taking special interest in art, archaeology, and architecture." At seventeen she went with her family to Dresden, where she finished her education.

Parents (2)

George Griswold

Jr., of Griswolds, Shipping & East Asia Merchants, New York

1820-1884

Lydia (Alley) Griswold

Mrs. Lydia (Alley) Griswold

1826-1908

Spouse (1)

Schuyler Van Rensselaer

of Dresden & New Brunswick, New Jersey

1845-1884

Children (1)

George Griswold Van Rensselaer

Classics Student at Harvard University; drowned in early adulthood

1875-1894