He was the father of Abraham Schermerhorn and the grandfather of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor .
Peter Schermerhorn ( October 1 , 1749 -- January 28 , 1826 ) was a wealthy New York City merchant and land owner .
Peter Schermerhorn was the land owner of Abraham Schermerhorn and the grandfather of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor .
Peter Schermerhorn ( October 1 , 1749 -- January 28 , 1826 ) was a wealthy New York City merchant and land owner .