... York, as well as a number of prominent leaders in the American Revolution. His paternal grandfather, Major Thomas Melville, was a participant in the Boston Tea Party, and his maternal grandfather, General Peter Gansevoort, was renowned for leading the defense of Ft. Stanwix against the British during the revolution. Melville's father was involved in the felt and fur import business, until1830 when his ... his father would turn to him in times of financial need, which were all too frequent. The other side of the family was Hudson Valley Dutch. His maternal grandfather, General Peter Gans...

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