Jacob Westervelt

Who was Jacob Westervelt?

Jacob Westervelt was active in the grocery trade before he was elected High Sheriff of New York City, an office he held four years. After retiring from the Shrievalty, he became the president of Lafayette Bank of New York City for a short time. In his younger years he took an active part in the politics of the day, becoming a member of the Tammany Society. During the years 1837 and 1838 he was Assistant Alderman of the 9th Ward. For a certain period he was connected with the New York Custom House, and later became a City Weigher. While a resident of Brooklyn he was on the staff of the Department of City Works in that municipality, but during his latter days he retired from general business.