Jacob Westervelt (sheriff)
Jacob Westervelt (1794–1881) is often confused with his brother-in-law John Jacob V.B. Westervelt (1805–1866), who was a Deputy Sheriff under him, and subsequently High Sheriff of New York City himself too (1846–1849), as well as Assistant Alderman from the 16th Ward (1844–1846). Another namesake is Jacob Aaron Westervelt (1800–1879), the shipbuilder, Alderman from the 13th Ward and later Mayor of New York City (1853–1855).
Huyler Westervelt
Westervelt made his debut on April 21, 1894 at the age of 24 – he pitched in 23 games for the Giants that year, starting 18 of them and posting a record of 7–10 with a 5.04 ERA. In 141 innings, he allowed 170 hits, 118 runs and 79 earned runs while walking 76 batters and striking out 35. He also had 11 complete games, and his single shutout tied him for seventh most in the National League that season. At the plate, he hit .143 in 56 at-bats. He played his final game on August 11, 1894.