Edward Laight (b.c.1810)

Edward Laight, of New York City; "society beau" died unmarried

In her memoirs, Marian Gouverneur: "The Laights were prominent in New York society and Edward was known as a society beau, as he was remarkably handsome. He was a good deal of a flirt and transferred his affections with remarkable facility from one young woman to another. His sister married a Greek, Eugene Dutilh, a gentleman of culture and refinement, who owned a beautiful place at Garrison-on-Hudson (Glenclyffe)".

Parents (2)

Edward William Laight

Maj.-Gen. Edward W. Laight, of New York City; President of the Eagle Fire Company

1773-1852

Ann (Huger) Laight

Mrs Ann Elliott (Huger) Laight

c.1777-1841

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