Jacob Aaron Westervelt

1800–1879 (age 79)

Merchant

Photograph of Jacob Aaron Westervelt

About Jacob Aaron Westervelt

Jacob Aaron Westervelt (1800–1879) lived to age 79. They were a merchant. Born in Tenafly, they died in New York City. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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