Gansevoort Melville at seventeen, almost

Herman's older brother Gansevoort Melville was born on December 6, 1815. Their father Allan Melvill had died in January.

Albany Argus, October 19, 1832 / found at Fulton History

A LARGE and general assortment of Fur and Hair Caps, Fur Collars and Buffalo Robes, for sale, wholesale and retail, on liberal terms, by
G. MELVILLE,
364 S. Market st. near foot of State st.