 Peter and Harriet were married on November 19, 1829.They had seven children, Caroline M. Van Nuys (born June 4, 1833); Isaac N.; A. Vinton Van Nuys (born June 8, 1840); Ella L. Van Nuys (November 22, 1842 – July 22, 1843); Harriett E. Van Nuys (January 9, 1844 – August 9, 1871); Webster B.Van Nuys (born February 8, 1847); and Herbert K. Van Nuys (born April 22, 1852).