Background
Peyster, John Watts De was born on March 9, 1821 in New York, United States. Son of Frederic de Peyster (of Holland and Huguenot descent) and Mary Justina, daughter Honorary John Watts (of Scotch and Huguenot descent).
Peyster, John Watts De was born on March 9, 1821 in New York, United States. Son of Frederic de Peyster (of Holland and Huguenot descent) and Mary Justina, daughter Honorary John Watts (of Scotch and Huguenot descent).
Assigned to command 22d regimental district General North.G.S.N.Y., 1851. General State of New York, 1855.
Major general State of New York, “for meritorious services,” by special.
General Menno, Baron Cohorn, 1860. General Philip Kearny, 1869.