Peter Remsen (1722-1771)

Merchant, of New York City

He spent more than forty years of his life as a merchant in New York City and was, "esteemed for his piety, intelligence, and decision of character. To his benevolence are the colored people of Newtown indebted for their schoolhouse on the Dutch Lane".

Parents

Rem Remsen

of Newtown, Queen's Co., & Brooklyn, New York

1685-1752

Dorothy (Lott) Remsen

Mrs Dorothy (Lott) Remsen

b.1686

Spouse

Jane (de Hart) Remsen

Mrs "Jane" Jannetje (de Hart) Remsen

1721-1795

Children

Simon Remsen

of Newtown, Queen's Co., New York

1748-1823

Dorothea (Remsen) Brinckerhoff

Mrs Dorothea (Remsen) Brinckerhoff

1750-1834