a prominent New York City merchant. Fearful of the disapproval of Elizabeth's father, the couple eloped. They were right about Mr. Cruger for when he learned of the marriage, he threw his wig onto the fire. After his first grandchild was born, however, he welcomed Peter into the family. Peter and Elizabeth had five children. On April 27, 1789, Peter married Elizabeth Van Allen of Kinderhook. They had nine children. Elizabeth (Van Allen) died in 1813. Death Peter Van Schaack died in Kinderhook on September 17, 1832, and is buried in the Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery. References American lawyers American people of Dutch descent 1747 births 1832 deaths People of the Province of New York People from Kinderhook, New York Schuyler family Loyalists in the American Revolution from New York (state) Columbia College (New York) alumni