This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:11. He was brought to his father's house May 6, as his sickness was recognized as serious from the beginning. Billy was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 8, 1821, to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and Sophia Johnson. As the Billie Holiday song goes, 'Mama may have and Papa may have, but God bless the child that's got his own.'" This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Cornelius Vanderbilt was born into a humble family in 1794. 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. Eventually it was given by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia to Nicholas Demidoff. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Henry Vanderbilt II memorial. Billy shared his portion with his children and, on his death in 1885, proved ol' Commodore right when he split the bulk of the inheritance between his two oldest sonsCornelius II and William. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. In an interview in 1985, she said, "I'm not knocking inherited money but the money I've made has a reality to me that inherited money doesn't have. George Washington Vanderbilt II, born in 1862, was the youngest of William Henry Vanderbilt's children. 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. Once the mansion was finished, she spared no expense throwing an extravagant ball that would successfully land Willie and Alva on the List of 400 in March 1883. He inherited nearly $100 million from his father, railroad mogul and family patriarch "The Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt upon his death in 1877 and had increased it to almost $194 million at his death less than nine years later. based on information from your browser. Burial. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 21 Dec 1870. William Henry Vanderbilt was the fourth child and first son of Cornelius Vanderbilt's 13 children. I knew they had all these houses and they were museums now. 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. Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:11, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, "Wm. Today, Biltmore Estate is a tourist attraction where visitors can see the original collections of George and Edith. Together, they had nine children: In 1883, he resigned all his company presidencies and had his sons appointed as important chairmen but left the day-to-day running of the businesses to experienced men appointed president. William Henry Vanderbilt was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and the wealthiest American after taking over his father's fortune in 1877, inheriting over $100 million. Florida, in 1904, breaking the one-mile record previously held by Henry Ford. Although Cornelius had never been much of a philanthropist, except for his one million dollar gift to Central University in Nashville, Tennessee, which then became the now prestigious Vanderbilt University, William became quite active as a philanthropist in his later years. From St. Paul's he went to Yale in 1889, becoming a member of the class of 93. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [3], His father carefully oversaw his business training, starting him out at age 19 as a clerk in a New York banking house. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were. [1] When he was called into service for World War II, he captained a PT Boat in the South Pacific, earning the Silver Star for bravery. He inherited nearly $100 million from his father. William Henry Vanderbilt II. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Weve updated the security on the site. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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. Biografie. New York Central went from being the second-largest railroad in the United States to having its then-current iteration go bankrupt in 1970. 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.. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Cornelius managed the railroad side of the . Had Given No Indication of Serious Illness -- but Evidently Had the Possibility of Death in Mind -- His Family at His Bedside -- a Peculiarly Eccentric Character -- Politician, Editor, and Relig- Ious Enthusiast -- Often Amusing, but Always in Earnest", "MRS. SHEPARD OF A HEART ATTACK; Daughter of the Late William Vanderbilt Succumbs Suddenly in Fifth Avenue Apartment, WAS IN HER 79TH YEAR Had Attended the Wedding of Her Granddaughter, Louise Schleffelin, on Saturday", "W.K. The Vanderbilt railroad business then consisted of ten railroads, a sleeping car company and the Hudson River Bridge. The fortune had doubled when he died less than nine years later. In 1896, however, at the age of 23, he decided to marry his lover Grace Wilson, a decision that his parents entirely disapproved of, according to the New Netherland Institute. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. Year should not be greater than current year. after which the sufferer passed into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke. railroad developer, financier Born: 5/8/1821 Birthplace: New Brunswick, N.J. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. William Henry Vanderbilt III. 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. In addition, he established the Vanderbilt family name in philanthropy. Resend Activation Email. [citation needed]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Vanderbilt, Widow of Envoy to Paris, Gave Sloane Hospital", "Ms. Twombly Dies In Home Here at 9:41. However, before his death William had nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. He was also a frugal man who never had debts throughout his decades in business. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Try again later. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The baby girl that Reggie Vanderbilt left behind by his death in 1925 would grow up to be fashion designer, writer, artist, actress, and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt, famous for her jeans in the early 1980s. Try again. His eight married daughters were ignored since they no longer bore the family name, but, of course, that was just one factor that barred his daughters from taking over the business. While Billy was able to prove his business sense to his father, it would be a mistake to assume that the two men had similar characters. Stiles, T.J. (2010). The interview was then published in the Chicago Daily News, but Vanderbilt's words were modified. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. By the 1940s, he reportedly operated about a hundred steamboats and was given the title of "The Commodore" by the public. Ferdinand Ward, known as the Napoleon of Wall Street, had, unknowingly to both Grant and Vanderbilt, operated the company as a Ponzi scheme that resulted in financial ruin for many. William lived on month day 1922, at address, Rhode Island. When he was 42, he was told by his doctors that he would die soon if he refused to stop his alcoholic ways. It is perhaps with smart budgeting and a strong business acumen that Billy was able to double his inheritance to nearly $200 million, making him the richest man in the world by 1883. William received bad publicity and clarified his response with a subsequent interview by the Chicago Times. William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please try again later. Dutch people, places, miscellany, For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. He was born in 1821 and as a young man, his father didn't believe that he was ambitious. The two split on Williams decision to marry at age 19, and Cornelius sent his son off to farm on Staten Island. What they loved splurging on were assortments of grand mansions, townhouses, and estates. Learn more about managing a memorial . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. : Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania and died when it sank. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. When his father passed in 1877, his eldest son William "Billy" Vanderbilt inherited the bulk of his estate, including the 87-percent stake in New York Central, according to Forbes. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. New York: Vintage Books. He is Prostrated by Paralysis While Talking to Robert Jarrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Dies Without Speaking. The William Henry Vanderbilt estate was valued at about $200 million at the time of his death. William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. The youngest child of William Henry . ). Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was in delicate health at the time and very susceptible to all malarial influences. He eventually married a Norwegian woman in his early 20s, and together, they settled on a farm. 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. As described by The Lusitania Resource, most of the inheritance went to his younger brother Alfred, with his other siblings receiving $7 million each. As the youngest son of the family (per Geneanet), Reginald had little involvement in the family business. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Being the son of Cornelius Vanderbelt did little to secure William a job in the family empire. There is a problem with your email/password. Son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, II and Alice Claypoole Vanderbilt This is a carousel with slides. 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. 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). Try again later. 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. Learn more about merges. Born Dec. 21, 1870 in this city, young Vanderbilt was little over twenty-one years ald at the time of his death. Vanderbilt became the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885, passing on a substantial part of . It had been a gift to Willie, given by his wealthy father, William K. Vanderbilt, grandson of the famous Commodore Vanderbilt. Cornelius Vanderbilt III, Alfred Vanderbilt's older brother, was well-educated with three degrees from Yale and poised to take over the family railroad business from his father. Failed to delete memorial. We have tried again and again to get the different roads to give them up; but they will run them and, of course, as long as they run them we must do the same." William Henry had doubled the inheritance by the time of his death, just nine years later. He died on December 8, 1885 in New York City. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Male 21 December 1870-23 May 1892 LC6Y-7X8. 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. Although Cornelius, the father had married at age 19, he was quite upset when his son William also wanted to get married at age 19 in 1840. At the beginning of Biltmore's construction, the United States had reached the peak of what historians now call the Gilded Age, a time period which lasted from . Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) . So how does a family go from being one of the richest alive to having little impact in just a few generations? 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. Three years later, William Amherst Vanderbilt Cecil was born in Biltmore House. Please try again later. Learn more about managing a memorial . 2nd Generation to increase the Vanderbilt fortune: When he died in 1877, he left the family fortune, which was estimated at $100 million, to his son, William Henry Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum. 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. Gloria Vanderbilt is a noted artist, designer and author. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. William Vanderbilt was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey [1] in 1821. A second generation arrived at Biltmore House a year later. He then went to St. Paul's school, Concord, N. H., where he took a great interest in rowing, being stroke of the school crew. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Industrialist, Businessman Born Cornelius VANDERBILT II American socialite, heir, and businessman Born on November 27, 1843 in Staten Island, New York, USA , United States Died on September 12, 1899 in New York City, New York, USA Born on November 27 35 Deceased on September 12 35 Family tree Report an error Vanderbilt Cornelius 1764 - 1832 Hand A system error has occurred. Sorry! 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. GREAT NEWS! Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. based on information from your browser. To his fathers surprise, William made the farm a profitable operation. Connect to 890 Vanderbilt profiles on Geni, Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt, Cornelius VANDERBILT II, Alice Claypoole VANDERBILT. While Gloria had a publicly successful career, she made it clear to her son, news anchor Anderson Cooper, that "there's no trust fund," as reported by the Los Angeles Times. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Daughter of W. H. Vanderbilt Was Last Surviving Grandchild of Commodore Vanderbilt", "H. M'K. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. By 1879, he was ready to sell some of his shares so that he would no longer be considered the sole owner. He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms . Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. 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 Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). The house alone sits on more than 4 acres of floor area and is surrounded by lush gardens. They had 2 children. About: William Henry Vanderbilt started his business training at the early age of 19 as a bank clerk. English Gloria's mother, Gloria Morgan, became a widow in 1925. Search instead in Creative? . Aside from focusing on the business, he was also a philanthropist who donated substantial resources to various organizations. "The Vanderbilts, when I was a kid, seemed kind of like lay-abouts. 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. It was after Reginald's death when the Vanderbilts accused Morgan of being an unfit mother. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. While Billy was able to prove his business sense to his father, it would be a mistake to assume that the two men had similar characters. At one time during the afternoon he rallied, and his temperature went down to 100 1/2. By supporting NNI you help increase awareness of the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland and its legacy in America. Discover life events, stories and photos about William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) of Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States. William Henry Vanderbilt(May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. While Cornelius was still concentrating on steamship lines, William became interested in railroads. Verify and try again. . William Henry Vanderbilt, 1821 . American railroad magnate and philanthropist William Henry Vanderbilt was at first deemed unfit for the business world by his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Resend Activation Email. By the time poor health forced him to resign his railroad presidencies in 1883, William Henry had nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune. 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. He was in delicate health at the time and very susceptible to all malarial influences. William Henry Vanderbilt (1821-1885) "Billy" Vanderbilt, President of the New York Central Railroad etc. Try again later. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. This browser does not support getting your location. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. J. Try again later. William Henry Vanderbilt, ( ) . ( ) 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. His Vast Wealth Estimated at Two Hundred Millions", "The Truth About that "Public Be Damned" Interview", "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Although Cornelius, the father had married at age 19, he was quite upset when his son William also wanted to get married at age 19 in 1840. After William Henry, Cornelius Vanderbilt II was the head of the Vanderbilt family. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family.Vanderbilt became the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885, passing on a substantial part of the . He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player.
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