Peggy Schuyler

Biography

Peggy Schuyler (1758-1801) was a member of the prominent Schuyler family of Albany, New York, one of the most influential Dutch-American families in the colonial and early federal periods. She lived during a transformative era in American history, witnessing the American Revolution and the establishment of the new nation.

Peggy's life reflected the social prominence and cultural significance of her family's position in the Hudson Valley. She was buried in Albany Rural Cemetery, a final resting place befitting her family's standing in the community.