 She was the sixth child born to Margareta Van Wyck (1722–1777) and Brandt Schuyler (abt 1716–1752),
successful merchants and members of the American Dutch aristocracy.After a long illness, Ann Schuyler's father died just before she was born in 1752.As a child, Ann Schuyler was known for her precocious writing ability, and was often asked to recite her poems, which ranged from sentimental or humorous to sophisticated or satirical.