Frederic James de Peyster
Frederic James de Peyster (February 5, 1839 – May 10, 1905) was an American soldier, lawyer, and member of New York Society during the Gilded Age.His paternal grandparents were Helen Livingston Hake and Frederic de Peyster who fought for the British crown during the American Revolution and was descended from Arent Schuyler and Abraham de Peyster (the 20th Mayor of New York City).[7] From his father, he inherited a significant fortune, enabling him to avoid being "tied down to his professional duties, and much of his time has been spent in the interests of charity.[8] He was also involved with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, serving for several years as the New York trustee and treasurer.[15] Together, they had a home at 11 East 86th Street in Manhattan and were the parents of:[5] De Peyster died in Lakewood, New Jersey, where the family vacationed,[33] on May 11, 1905.