Peter Schermerhorn
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Peter Schermerhorn (October 1, 1749 – January 28, 1826)[1] was a wealthy New York City merchant and land owner.[2] He was the father of Abraham Schermerhorn and the paternal grandfather of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor.[3]
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Peter Schermerhorn | |
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Born | October 1, 1749 |
Died | January 28, 1826(1826-01-28) (aged 76) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn |
Occupation | Merchant |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Bussing
(m. 1771; died 1809) |
Children | 6, including Abraham |
Parent(s) | Johannes Schermerhorn Sarah Cannon |
Relatives | Caroline Schermerhorn Astor (granddaughter) William Colford Schermerhorn (grandson) |
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