Stryker, Peter
clergyman, lecturer, author, poet, was born April 8, 1826, in Fairfield, N. J. He is an eminent clergyman of the reformed church, and now fills a pastorate in Asbury Park, N. J.
In 1895 he became president of the general synod of the reformed church of America; and has been manager of the National Temperance society since its organization in 1866. In 1883 he was president of the New York State Temperance society.
He is the author of a number of popular works, the most notable of which are Three Little Graves; Gems for the Savior's Crown; and a collection of poems entitled Words of Comfort.