John Watts de Peyster Jr. | |
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| Born | December 2, 1841 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 12, 1873 (aged 31) New York City, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Years of service | 1862–1864 |
| Rank | Brevet brigadier general (New York Militia) Colonel (Union Army) |
| Battles / wars | American Civil War Battle of Williamsburg Battle of Fredericksburg Battle of Chancellorsville |
John Watts De Peyster Jr. (December 2, 1841 – April 12, 1873) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War and a member of the famous de Peyster family of New York. His father was Brevet Major General John Watts De Peyster of the New York Militia.