Du Pont, Dorcas Van Dyke, 1806-1838

Dorcas Montgomery Van Dyke was the daughter of Nicholas Van Dyke (1769-1826) and Mary Van Lekvenigh Van Dyke (1768-1831) of New Castle, Del. The Van Dyke male family members were active in government, with Nicholas Van Dyke serving in both the state and federal government. He was a member of the U.S. Senate from 1817-1826. Dorcas Van Dyke married Charles I. du Pont in 1824. The Marquis de Lafayette attended the marriage. The couple had five children. She died in 1838 after a long illness.

From the description of Papers, 1832-1838. (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122503505