David Davidse Schuyler

David Davidse Schuyler (June 11, 1669 – December 16, 1715) was a colonial fur trader who was mayor of Albany, New York, from 1706 to 1707.

He was considered an active member of the council and often was sent to Canada on official Albany business.

[5] In 1705, Schuyler was appointed both the Sheriff of Albany, city and county, which roles he served for a year.

[5] In 1706, he was appointed and began serving as Mayor of Albany, succeeding Johannes Schuyler.

[5] His widow, who had to care for six young children, remarried to the older Reverend Petrus Vas (d. 1756), pastor of the Kingston Dutch Church, in 1772.