John Watts de Peyster (1821-1897)

of "Rose Hill" Tivoli, Dutchess Co., New York; Adjutant-General of New York

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". He purchased an estate from his wife's cousin, Eugene A. Livingston, and in 1843 built "Rose Hill" (see images), a large Tuscan villa flanked by wings and a tower containing a library.

Parents (2)

Frederic de Peyster

of 88 University Place, N.Y.C., President of the New York Historical Society

1796-1882

Mary (Watts) de Peyster

Mrs Mary Justina (Watts) de Peyster

1801-1821

Spouse (1)

Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster

Mrs. Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster

1819-1898

Children (5)

Gen. John Watts de Peyster

Colonel of the 11th New York Calvary & Brigadier General of Volunteers

1841-1873

Col. Frederic de Peyster

of Tivoli, Dutchess Co., New York

1842-1874

Estelle (de Peyster) Toler

Mrs. Estelle Elizabeth (de Peyster) Toler

1844-1889

Col. Johnston Livingston de Peyster

Mayor of Tivoli, Dutchess Co. & Member of the New York State Assembly

1846-1903

Maria Livingston de Peyster

Died in childhood

1852-1857