John Watts de Peyster (1821-1897)

John Watts de Peyster Sr., Adjutant-General of New York

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Father
Frederic de Peyster (1796-1882)
Mother
Mary (Watts) de Peyster (1801-1821)
Spouse
Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster (1819-1898)
He was described by his uncle William Wood as, "that queer eccentric fish who was in love with Emily Hone. Fortunately for herself she would not have him, for which I believe he never forgave her, her mother or her brother".
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 20/05/2020 and last updated on 14/04/2024.