Out of sympathy, Alfred gave him an extra $6 million, but Cornelius would remain estranged from the rest of his family for decades after. William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) "Bill" William H. Vanderbilt II, died at Yale, unmarried zoom_in1 images Father Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899) Mother Alice (Gwynne) Vanderbilt (1845-1934) Share Contributed by Mark Meredith on 03/10/2018 and last updated on 18/05/2020. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. Following William H's death in 1885, number 640 passed to various members of the family and was later rented by industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Where the Commodore was abrasive and money-hungry, Billy was more inclined to compromise and saw money as a source of anxiety. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. William Henry Vanderbilt (1821-1885) Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899) William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) Cornelius Vanderbilt III (1873-1942) Cornelius Vanderbilt IV (1898-1974) Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (1875-1942) Flora Whitney-Miller Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney (1899-1992) Barbara Whitney (41.3 x 66.4 cm) Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of the American Wing Fund, Dorothy Schwartz Gift, and Morris K. Jesup Fund, 2010 VAN DER BILT, Alice Claypoole GWYNNE, rnelius Neily VANDERBILT, Gladys Moore VANDERBILT, Reginald 'Reggie' Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Dec 21 1870 - Staten Island, Richmond, New York, Usa, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Alice Claypoole GWYNNE, ANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius Neily VANDERBILT, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Gertrude VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, ynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Gertrude VANDERBILT, Gladys Moore VANDERBILT, May 23 1892 - Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, Usa, ERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude V. Whitney VANDERBILT, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Gladys Moor VANDERBILT, Dec 21 1870 - Richmond County, New York, tats-Unis, May 23 1892 - Yale, Comt De Seneca, New York, tats-Unis. Cooper started earning money as a model in his early teens. after which the sufferer passed into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke. Please try again later. When Gloria died in 2019, Cooper inherited most of her estate, which, despite being publicly estimated to be worth $200 million, only had a value of about $1.5 million. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. During the past few months the young man had been elected to membership in the Knickerbocker, New York Yacht, Seawanhaka Corinthian, Racket and Tennis, Country, Westchester Polo, and Riding Clubs. Well, this house contains 154 airy and magnificent rooms. Alfred G. Vanderbilt was President of Belmont Racetrack in New York and was the principal owner and president of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. William Henry Vanderbilt, (born May 8, 1821, New Brunswick, N.J., U.S.died Dec. 8, 1885, New York, N.Y.), American railroad magnate and philanthropist who nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune established and in large part bequeathed to him by his father, Cornelius. McLane and Draper were almost beginning to hope, but it was soon evident that it was only a flicker of the candle, and all hope died with the last hemorrhage. Although William had proven himself as a capable manager of the railroad operations, his father continued to maintain tight control of the overall company organization. George Washington Vanderbilt II (November 14, 1862 - March 6, 1914) was an art collector and member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, which had amassed a huge fortune through steamboats, railroads, and various business enterprises. Finally, the youngest, George W. Vanderbilt, who contributed very little to the Vanderbilts' investments and enterprises, would make large donations to Columbia University, the American Fine Arts Society, and the New York Public Library. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Omissions? Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. William Henry Vanderbilt III (November 24, 1901 April 14, 1981) was Governor of Rhode Island and a member of the wealthy and socially prominent Vanderbilt family. Verify and try again. [citation needed] His youngest son George inherited his Staten Island mansion and farm, which became Miller Field airbase and parkland. By 1879, he was ready to sell some of his shares so that he would no longer be considered the sole owner. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. New York Central went from being the second-largest railroad in the United States to having its then-current iteration go bankrupt in 1970. Biltmore Estate is the largest house in the United States, and it was home to one of the Vanderbilts. As the Billie Holiday song goes, 'Mama may have and Papa may have, but God bless the child that's got his own.'" Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:11, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, "Wm. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? While other wealthy families made it through this period just fine, the Vanderbilts' excessive spending and lack of zeal toward growing their family wealth meant that the taxes and Depression affected them much more seriously. William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. cemeteries found in New Dorp, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Within a few years William was not only able to revamp and reorganize the railroad, but he also was able to make it into a profitable operation with a strong financial footing, again much to the surprise of many including the father, Cornelius. This browser does not support getting your location. Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt, III; Gertrude Whitney; Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (RMS Lusitania victim); Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and 2 others; Gladys, Countess Szchenyi and George Vanderbilt less, 1892, Bill died of typhoid fever William H. Vanderbilt Dead. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. In contrast to the Commodore and Billy Vanderbilt, the third and fourth generations grew up ridiculously lavishly and spent their fortunes like crazy. He gave substantial gifts to Vanderbilt University, Columbias College of Physicians and Surgeons, and other recipients. For example, they had to open Biltmore to the public in 1930 to "increase area tourism" and "generate income to preserve the estate" (via Biltmore's Estate History). You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Try again later. He acquired the Chicago and Northwestern, the Nickel Plate, serving Chicago and Saint Louis, the Cleveland Railroad, the Columbus Railroad, the Cincinnati Railroad, the Indianapolis Railroad and many other smaller lines. Death came very peacefully. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again later. More, Housed in the New York State Library, the NNRC offers students, educators, scholars and researchers a vast collection of early documents and reference works on America's Dutch era. He left bequests to his still living siblings, to his own children and to others. The turn of the century, however, saw a push for more public services, as well as a global conflict that was cutting into trade tariffs, as described by Heritage and ThoughtCo. He had also a large allowance from his father, so large, in fact, that in his sophomore year he gave $5,000 for the new gymnasium at Yale. Try again later. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. There was an error deleting this problem. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. On his own, Cornelius made several technological developments that earned him royalties from patents and lived a lavish life. Discover life events, stories and photos about William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) of Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. . During the past few months the young man had been elected to membership in the Knickerbocker, New York Yacht, Seawanhaka Corinthian, Racket and Tennis, Country, Westchester Polo, and Riding Clubs. cemeteries found in New Dorp, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) died of typhoid fever while attending Yale University. William Henry Vanderbilt III (November 24, 1901 - April 14, 1981) was was Governor of Rhode Island and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. William K. Vanderbilt II - known to family and friends as Willie K. - loved the oceans and the natural world. Learn more about merges. after which the sufferer passed into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke. A system error has occurred. [6] Gertrude Vanderbilt (1875-1942), who married Harry Payne Whitney (1872-1930) [7] Try again later. Despite being the third-eldest son, Alfred was thought to be the one who would best handle the family fortune. There was an error deleting this problem. based on information from your browser. [20], Vanderbilt was an active philanthropist who gave extensively to a number of philanthropic causes including the YMCA; funding to help establish the Metropolitan Opera (which was not an entirely selfless act; his and other New York "new money" families had been socially excluded from the New York Academy of Music and set up the Metropolitan as competition); and an endowment for the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. It was in 1889 when construction of the Biltmore began, and it became his family home when he married Edith Stuyvesant Dresser in 1898 (via Biltmore). Make sure that the file is a photo. William Henry and Louisa Vanderbilt had eight children, consisting of: Note that Emily Thorn Vanderbilt lived to the centenarian age of 104, and Florence Vanderbilt Twombley lived to the advanced age of 98 years. Connect to 890 Vanderbilt profiles on Geni, Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt, Cornelius VANDERBILT II, Alice Claypoole VANDERBILT. [1] He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. By the time of his death, only two of the Commodore's sons were alive, and only the elder, William "Billy" Vanderbilt, had the skills to handle the family business and fortune. Geni requires JavaScript! Although his formal education was brief, Cornelius proved to be a successful businessman and had a reputation for being competitive. Resend Activation Email. William Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. Here's how the Vanderbilt family lost their entire fortune. Failed to delete memorial. The Vanderbilt organization bought the then bankrupt Long Island Railroad and William was put in charge to reorganize it. ", "F. W. Vanderbilt Dies in Hyde Park Grandson of Founder of the Family Fortune 61 Years on New York Central Board Owner of Famous Yachts Gifts to Hospitals, Colleges and Other Institutions Totaled Millions", Vanderbilt rehab a study in family memories, "DR. W. SEWARD WEBB DEAD IN VERMONT; Retired New York Capitalist Succumbs at Shelburne in His 76th Year. William Henry had doubled the inheritance by the time of his death, just nine years later. McLane and Draper were almost beginning to hope, but it was soon evident that it was only a flicker of the candle, and all hope died with the last hemorrhage. With so many newly rich families popping up after the Civil War and Industrial Revolution, the upper class had to quickly take stock of who could be accepted into their elite society. Father. [1] He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. He had been rather frail during his life as opposed to his more burly father. H. Vanderbilt Dead. Three years after his wedding, Cornelius would understand just how intensely his family had hated the marriage. William Henry Vanderbilt was the oldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt [1794-1877], the American entrepreneur of both shipping and rail transportation during the 19th century. ( See also Vanderbilt family .) His father regarded him as incompetent, and changed his opinion only when William had turned around the Staten Island Railroad (1857-63), which had been bankrupt. For those interested to read about other successful Dutch American entrepreneurs, please check out the book by the author entitled: Prominent Dutch American Entrepreneurs || Information Age Publishing. William Henry Vanderbilt's final ledger entry at Henry Poole & Co is dated 1925 and is ordered from the Paris branch on the Rue Tronchet with a delivery address Harbor . William Kissam Vanderbilt took over but retired soon after to concentrate on his yachts and thoroughbred horses, while brother George Vanderbilt's 146,000 acre Biltmore estate ate into his. Weve updated the security on the site. When he died in 1885, rather than entrusting the fortune to the most business-savvy descendant, he divided it between his two eldest sons so they could share the "heavy responsibility.". Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. William finally received the greatest compliment from his father when the entire Vanderbilt company was turned over to him upon Cornelius' death in 1877. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Now open to the public as a tourist attraction and national landmark, Biltmore House is considered the largest privately owned home in the entire country and is still operated by Vanderbilt descendants today. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Cornelius "Neily" Vanderbilt III (1873-1942), whom he disinherited for marrying Grace Graham Wilson (1870-1953) without his approval. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. I knew they had all these houses and they were museums now. Cornelius Vanderbilt, byname Commodore Vanderbilt, (born May 27, 1794, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, U.S.died January 4, 1877, New York, New York), American shipping and railroad magnate who acquired a personal fortune of more than $100 million. Failed to delete memorial. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). William Henry Vanderbilt, ( ) . ( ) Aside from focusing on the business, he was also a philanthropist who donated substantial resources to various organizations. Birth. William Henry Vanderbilt III. As the youngest son of the family (per Geneanet), Reginald had little involvement in the family business. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. The vase was over 9 feet tall and was mounted in bronze. The other associate, Buck Grant, apparently was unaware of Ward's Ponzi scheme swindle. One time, after a daughter sold her house and asked him to invest the money for her, the Commodore doubled it and then refused to return her money back. This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Showing Editorial results for WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT. William Henry Vanderbilt's triple house he lived on the left his two daughters lived on the right. William Henry Vanderbilt II (Q75624336) (1870-1892) edit Statements instance of human 0 references sex or gender male 1 reference given name William 0 references date of birth 1870 1 reference date of death 1892 1 reference father Cornelius Vanderbilt II 1 reference mother Alice Claypoole Gwynne 1 reference Identifiers Geni.com profile ID TWOMBLY, CAPITALIST, DEAD; Brother-in-Law of W. K. Vanderbilt Never Recovered from Shock of His Son's Death. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. DIRECTOR OF MANY ROADS His Death Occurred at Florham Park, His Beautiful Estate and Model Farm, Near Morristown, N. William Henry Vanderbilt was the fourth child and first son of Cornelius Vanderbilt's 13 children. Cornelius worked his way from the ground up, and at the time of his death in 1877, he reportedly had a net worth of approximately $100 million (about $2.5 billion in today's money), and was the wealthiest man in the United States at that time, according to Business Insider. Biografie. Two years later, William Henry Vanderbilt died and left the business to his sons William Kissam Vanderbilt (pictured) and Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Having gambled away most of his inheritance, Reginald was broke and in debt, leaving behind a widow and baby daughter who would have to live off of the interest payments of the young girl's $5 million trust fund until she was 21. William lived on month day 1922, at address, Rhode Island. According to ThoughtCo, the Vanderbilts, particularly the Commodore, grew their wealth during an era where business regulation was practically nonexistent. By the time he retired in 1883 because of ill health he had doubled the Vanderbilt fortune, all in a period of less than ten years. Year should not be greater than current year. While Cornelius was still concentrating on steamship lines, William became interested in railroads. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? In 1899, his father died and, out of his more than $70 million estate, left Cornelius only $500,000. Cornelius apparently felt that William could do little damage on the farm but hopefully the experience would turn him into a man, as envisioned by his father. At the time, that was more than was in the U.S. Treasury. William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. William Henry Vanderbilt III (24 November 1901-14 April 1981) was the Republican Governor of Rhode Island from 3 January 1939 to 7 January 1941, succeeding Robert E. Quinn and preceding J. Howard McGrath.. Suddenly, the Vanderbilts' fortunes and inheritances were cut, and their expensive lifestyles became harder to fund. He wasn't too keen on working in the family business, but he inherited his father's love of the arts and was an avid collector of various forms of artwork and books, according to The Blue Ridge Highlander. William Henry Vanderbilt. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. But even as they were spending it, the Vanderbilts were still raking it in. While Billy wasn't as ambitious as his father, he was obsessed with preserving his wealth and would nitpick over expenses. On his 21st birthday, the night he came into his $15.5 million inheritance, he lost $70,000 gambling. Oops, we were unable to send the email. VANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady 1870 - Richmond County, New York, tats-Unis. As a child, he spent time with his father, who worked as a farmer and cargo boat operator in New York. So in 1840 Cornelius decided to send William to Staten Island to run one of the Vanderbilt family's farms. GREAT NEWS! Finished in 1895, the 30,000-acre estate with a 250-room French Renaissance castle took six years and cost nearly $6 million to build, which would be approximately $1.6 billion by today's standards, according to PocketSense. Young Vanderbilt was the owner of the forty-six-foot sloop yacht Ilderim, one of Burgess's last boats, which he had intended to put in commission this Summer. This account has been disabled. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. William was eventually given a role in his father's railroad business, where he further boosted its success. J. He dropped out of school at 11 years old to aid his father at work, and five years later, he decided to establish his own shipping business that provided transport services to and from Staten Island and Manhattan, as reported by the National Railroad Hall of Fame. Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) . Please reset your password. Image Courtesy of the Frick Art Reference Library Popular Houses His Vast Wealth Estimated at Two Hundred Millions", "The Truth About that "Public Be Damned" Interview", "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. Vanderbilt's railroad holdings included Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the Chicago and Canada Southern Railway, the Detroit and Bay City Railroad, the Hudson River Railroad, the Hudson River Bridge, the Joliet and Northern Indiana Railroad, the Michigan Midland and Canada Railroad, the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, the New York Central Sleeping Car Company, the New York and Harlem Rail Road, the Spuyten Duyvil and Port Morris Railroad, and the Staten Island Rail-Road. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. Farther up the avenue, William's eldest son, Cornelius II with his wife and family occupied a 153 room mansion occupying the entire block between 57th and 58th Streets where Bergdorf Goodman and Van Cleef and Arpels are located today.These Vanderbilts were the new social stars. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. ). Era nepoata lui William Henry Vanderbilt.. A fost crescut la New York i a trecut la Elm Court, o csu n stil indril mamut din Lenox, Massachusetts.Neinteresat de cercurile sociale debutante ale . Papers of Hans Bontemantel The building was destroyed by fire in 1932 and his son Frederick made another donation to help cover the insurance shortfall and allow a new building to be constructed. Jan arrived in New Amsterdam with just the clothes that he wore and with no means to pay for his immigration, so he became indentured for three years before he finally finished his contract at 16 years old. As a result Cornelius, the father, was disappointed that his son was seemingly worthless in helping him run the family's thriving shipping and railroad businesses. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. He had also a large allowance from his father, so large, in fact, that in his sophomore year he gave $5,000 for the new gymnasium at Yale.New York Times May 24, 1892, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. William was a frail youth and did not appear to be the ambitious entrepreneur his father had been at the age of 19. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. He Had Come to This City on Monday from Newport to Attend a Railroad Meeting -- Funeral Services to be Held on Friday", "Elliott F. Shepard Dead; He Expires at His Home After Taking Ether. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. As told by Town & Country, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was the great-grandson of the Commodore and the younger brother of Cornelius Vanderbilt III and Alfred Vanderbilt. He fought against railroad regulation and engaged in freight rate wars to expand his business. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Vanderbilt, American Heritage - The Public Be Damned, William Henry Vanderbilt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Ward was later prosecuted. Perhaps it's not that surprising, then, that the future Vanderbilts were unprepared to handle the family fortune. English Afterward, the next generation went on a road to losing their fortune. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. How many rooms do you expect to be in this house? Despite this, William K. "Willie" Vanderbilt, the son of Billy Vanderbilt and grandson of the Commodore, was married to Alva Smith, a social-climbing force who was determined to be accepted into New York's high society. He was also the creator of The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island. On his discharge, he returned to racing in a major way. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Title: William Henry II and Cornelius Vanderbilt III Artist: Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, Dublin 1848-1907 Cornish, New Hampshire) Date: 1882 Culture: American Medium: Bronze Dimensions: 16 1/4 x 26 1/8 in. Failed to report flower. When William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt I was born on 8 May 1821, in Somerset, New Jersey, United States, his father, Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt I, was 26 and his mother, Sophia Johnson, was 26.
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