John Watts de Peyster (1821-1897)

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

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Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References
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".

Parents

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

Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster

Mrs Estelle (Livingston) de Peyster

1819-1898