John Sanders Van Rensselaer (April 10, 1792 – March 19, 1868) was an American lawyer and soldier.

[2] At the age of thirteen, he was placed in college in Montreal to learn French where he met many Royalists, including Cornelius Cuyler.

"[5] Van Rensselaer was admitted to bar and began practicing law in New York State in 1812.

[1] During the War of 1812, Van Rensselaer was commissioned as a Lieutenant, but for most of service, "was attached to the staff of the General Commanding the Northern Division of the State, whose field of duty was in the vicinity of Lake Champlain.

[2] Together, they were the parents of four sons and six daughters, including:[8] After a brief illness, Van Rensselaer died on March 19, 1868, in Albany, New York.