Part of a Series on Vincentian Heritage Places

New York City – Childhood Years

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Elizabeth was born into the influential Bayley family of New York. She was born in 1774.

She spent her early years in New York City. From what we know, the Bayleys lived at 15 Smith Street in 1787. There was no directory for 1788. In 1789 Dr. Bayley was listed at 60 King Street, in 1790 at 51 Wall Street, and at 49 Smith Street from 1791–94.

Source: Elizabeth Bayley Seton 1774-1821 by Annabelle M. Melville

NOTE: Smith Street is now William Street between Hanover Square and Maiden Lane. In various documents it was also called Smee Straet, referring to a forge or smithy, or Smit Straet. When Smith Street was extended in the early 18th Century, the new part was named William Street. A further extension was called King George Street. In 1794 Smith, William and King George Streets were combined under the name William Street.

Source: NYC Streets

View of 15 William St. (formerly Smith St.) building, New York, NY as it looks today – Google Maps Street View

View of 49 William St. (formerly Smith St.), New York, NY as it looks today – Google Maps Street View

Near 60 King St., New York, NY as it looks today – Google Maps Street View

51 Wall St., New York, NY as it looks today – Google Maps Street View

View of S. William St. New York, NY as it looks today – Google Maps Street View

All Vincentian Places in this Series

Red = Vincent de Paul, Blue = Frederic Ozanam, Teal = Elizabeth Seton

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