Johannes de Peyster Sr.
Johannes de Peyster Sr. (born in Haarlem, Holland, about 1600; died in New Amsterdam (now New York City) about 1685) was a Dutch merchant who immigrated to New Netherland some time before 1651. He was the patriarch of a long line of influential and wealthy family members, who, along with the Van Cortlands, Schuylers, Livingstons, and others, formed New York City’s social and political elite.
Johannes de Peyster Sr. | |
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| Born | c. 1600 Haarlem |
| Died | c. 1685 New Amsterdam |
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