Preceded by William Merritt Died 1719 Resigned 1699 | Name Johannes Peyster Succeeded by David Provost | |
Role Former Mayor of New York City Previous office Mayor of New York City (1698–1699) | ||
Johannes de Peyster (1666–1719) was the 23rd Mayor of New York City between 1698 and 1699.
Life
Johannes was born in New York City in 1666 to Johannes and Cornelia Lubberts de Peyster. Johannes married Albany, New York, native Anna Bancker (sister of Evert Bancker). In addition to his stint as mayor, he served in the colonial assembly.
Johannes's brother Abraham de Peyster served as mayor from 1691 to 1694. Johannes was succeeded as mayor by David Provost, their brother-in law. Johannes's son, also Johannes, served as mayor of Albany. According to some sources, Johannes was known as "Johannes de Peyster II" and his son as "III".
References
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