DELAVALL, Thomas
Came to New Netherland in 1664 with the English expedition which captured the city, and was one of the Commissioners for receiving the surrender of the city when the British took it from the Dutch. He settled in New York as a merchant, and also acted as agent for the Duke of York. Was an Alderman several times and Mayor in 1666, 1671 and 1678; he also held prominent official positions in the province. In 1676 his fortune was estimated at ~3,000. He died in 1682.