John Freeman Schermerhorn (September 24,1786--March 16,1851), Indian Commissioner, was born in Schenectady, New York, the son of Barnard Freeman Schermerhorn and Ariaantje Van der Bogart.
John Freeman Schermerhorn (September 24,1786--March 16,1851) was an American minister and Indian Commissioner during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, a friend of his. He was the son of Barnard Freeman Schermerhorn and Ariaantje Van der Bogart.