A major turning point in their relationship occurred on the family trip to Europe on the steamship Vanderbilt in 1860, after which, the two became very close and Billy was given a greater role in business matters. For his great-grandson, the governor of Rhode Island, see. Despite being the third-eldest son, Alfred was thought to be the one who would best handle the family fortune. Brief Life History of William Henry . Papers of Hans Bontemantel Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. The Vanderbilt name gained prominence with Cornelius Vanderbilt Jan's great-great-great-grandson who was a tycoon in the shipping and railroad industry. While Cornelius was still concentrating on steamship lines, William became interested in railroads. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Most of the steam shipping operations were sold off. 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. 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 . Search instead in Creative? 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. The Gilded Age was when many of the infamously wealthy families got their start, from the Rockefellers to the Carnegies to the Vanderbilts (via ThoughtCo). This account has been disabled. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. As written by Arthur T. Vanderbilt II inFortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt, despite the Commodore's great success as a businessman and investor, the man was notoriously harsh and rarely trusted his family with his business and money. "Women are not fit to have money anyway," he said. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. Records from the Amsterdam Chamber of the West India Co. A Tour of New Netherland 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. Alfred G. Vanderbilt was President of Belmont Racetrack in New York and was the principal owner and president of Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Year should not be greater than current year. On his 21st birthday, the night he came into his $15.5 million inheritance, he lost $70,000 gambling. Born Dec. 21, 1870 in this city, young Vanderbilt was little over twenty-one years ald at the time of his death. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 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. Willie had lived there with his wife, Virginia Fair, until their separation, after which he lived primarily . Failed to delete memorial. 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 Unfortunately, most of these would be demolished in the late 1920s after being sold to real estate developers. The interview was then published in the Chicago Daily News, but Vanderbilt's words were modified. With expenses like that, it's no wonder the Vanderbilts would soon find their fortune dwindling. Failed to delete memorial. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again later. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Several accounts of the incident were then disseminated; the accounts vary in terms of who conducted the interview, under what circumstance and what was actually said. 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. But it had no reality in my life." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Try again. 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. A collector's 16th-, 17th- & 18th-century maps of northeast America. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was the favorite grandson of William H. Vanderbilt, who left him a legacy of $1,000,000, the income to come to him as soon as he attained his majority, and the disposal of the principal to pass into his hands when he became thirty years old. Vanderbilt II, Arthur T: Fortune's Children. At one time during the afternoon he rallied, and his temperature went down to 100 1/2. In 1857 he convinced his father to make him receiver of the bankrupt Staten Island Railroad and a few years later startled his father by putting the line back on a sound financial footing. There was a problem getting your location. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Vanderbilt, American Heritage - The Public Be Damned, William Henry Vanderbilt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). "[4], In 1884 the firm Grant & Ward went bankrupt and ruined the investments of both Ulysses S. Grant and Vanderbilt, whom Grant had convinced to invest $150,000. 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. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Vanderbilt responded with: "Accommodation of the public? William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. based on information from your browser. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Thanks for your help! Cornelius Vanderbilt II was an American socialite, businessman, and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. 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. We have set your language to 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. William Henry Vanderbilt, I (1821-1885 . By the late 20th century, barely 100 years after the Commodore had become the richest man in America and his son the richest man in the world, the Vanderbilt family fortune had dwindled into insignificance. In 1864 William became vice president of the New York and Harlem Railroad and assumed the same position with the Hudson River Railroad in 1865; both lines were owned by his father. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. William Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. William received bad publicity and clarified his response with a subsequent interview by the Chicago Times. Omissions? Gloria made a name for herself and became a theater actress. ng tr thnh . ONCE A RAILROAD BUILDER Husband of Former Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Early Forsook Medicine for Finance", "G. W. Vanderbilt Dies Suddenly. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt. Born in 1878, William Kissam Vanderbilt II was the great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the fabled Commodore, who had first built the family's staggering fortune through steamship and railroad lines. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. VANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady 1870 - Richmond County, New York, tats-Unis. He grew up exposed to his mother's lavish lifestyle but in an interview with CBS News, he said that he didn't want to be associated with the Vanderbilt wealth. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. Gloria's son, Anderson Cooper, is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, author, and television producer and personality. Brother of Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt; Brig. There was an error deleting this problem. 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). Learn more about merges. It was after Reginald's death when the Vanderbilts accused Morgan of being an unfit mother. His early death meant that the family fortune was quickly divided among his wife and young children before it was able to grow significantly under his direction, with his other brothers doing little to contribute to the Vanderbilt fortune themselves after his death. He built a block-long mansion on Fifth Avenue and filled it with what was claimed to be the finest private collection of paintings and sculpture in the world. 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. By supporting NNI you help increase awareness of the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland and its legacy in America. Try again later. 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 Learn more about merges. On his discharge, he returned to racing in a major way. [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. Geni requires JavaScript! After that, he spent most of his time and money on sports and cultural causes, including yacht-racing, art-collecting, and operating the Metropolitan Opera. William Henry Vanderbilt, ( ) . ( ) In that interview he was quoted saying: "Railroads are not run for the public benefit, but to pay. He was in delicate health at the time and very susceptible to all malarial influences. At the time of his death in 1877, his fortune was valued at $100 million (equal to nearly $2.5 billion today, via the Official Data Foundation), which was more money than was held in the U.S. Treasury at the time, according to Forbes. While his sister-in-laws were building some of New York City's biggest mansions, George W. Vanderbilt and his wife Edith looked to Asheville, North Carolina, to build Biltmore. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. Today, Biltmore Estate is a tourist attraction where visitors can see the original collections of George and Edith. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Afterward, the next generation went on a road to losing their fortune. The word "van" was added, which means "from" in Dutch. The Vanderbilts, owners of a railroad empire brought to the top by ruthless patriarch Cornelius "the Commodore" Vanderbilt, were once the richest family on the planet. 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. DUE TO STROKE OF PARALYSIS Wife and Daughter Gladys Only Members of His Family With Him. In addition, he established the Vanderbilt family name in philanthropy. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. He died in 1885 at the age of 64. With the $35 million he made from the sale, he invested in government bonds, a comparatively safe move uncharacteristic of a tycoon. According to The New York Times, Gloria expanded her line to include other items of clothing and was earning $100 million annually. In 1915, his father perished in the sinking of the RMS Lusitania. Vanderbilt later recouped Grant's other mortgaged war memorabilia, including the memorabilia given by Grant, and returned them to Ulysses S. Grant's wife, Julia Grant, after Grant's death in 1885. Try again. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. railroad developer, financier Born: 5/8/1821 Birthplace: New Brunswick, N.J. 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. Biography. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He was born in 1821 and as a young man, his father didn't believe that he was ambitious. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. [citation needed], Vanderbilt was an avid art enthusiast; his collection included some of the most valuable works of the Old Masters, and over his lifetime Vanderbilt acquired more than 200 paintings, which he housed in his lavish and palatial Fifth Avenue mansion. By the end of World War II, other modes of transportation began overtaking railroads. There are several anecdotes that describe his reckless lifestyle. There was a problem getting your location. He roomed in Durfee Hall, Moses Taylor being his roommate. Connect to 890 Vanderbilt profiles on Geni, Source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt, Cornelius VANDERBILT II, Alice Claypoole VANDERBILT. His occupations were occupation, occupation, occupation, occupation and occupation. 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. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Peaking in the 1920s, the transport and freight industry began to slump in the 1930s. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Please try again later. But even as they were spending it, the Vanderbilts were still raking it in. Unfortunately, at the young age of 38, Alfred died as a passenger of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, when it was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine during World War I. Male 21 December 1870-23 May 1892 LC6Y-7X8. Rather than teaching his children his business skills, the Commodore often left them on their own until they could prove themselves to him. It would become an important part of his life. Constructed by Stanford White, the chateau had been built to help safeguard the area from commercial invasion. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Henry Vanderbilt II memorial. However, various owners and mergers couldn't save it. ; House to Grandson, Marquis of Blandford", "W.K. New Netherland Institute,PO Box 2536, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12220Phone: 518-992-3274 Email:nni@newnetherlandinstitute.org, Web Site CreditsDesign:ReZolv CreativeDevelopment:Web Instinct. Out of sympathy, Alfred gave him an extra $6 million, but Cornelius would remain estranged from the rest of his family for decades after. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). George traveled to Asheville, North Carolina, and was entranced by the location. Verify and try again. Verify and try again. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. based on information from your browser. 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. 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. Gloria Vanderbilt is a noted artist, designer and author. His surviving brothers and sisters are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., Gertrude, Alfred, Reginald, and Gladys. New York Central went from being the second-largest railroad in the United States to having its then-current iteration go bankrupt in 1970. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. (1821-85). Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. The William Henry Vanderbilt estate was valued at about $200 million at the time of his death. William was rewarded for his accomplishments in rebuilding the Long Island Railroad, and became essentially the driving force behind the railroad business of the Vanderbilts. From St. Paul's he went to Yale in 1889, becoming a member of the class of 93. The public be damned! She spent millions of her husband's inheritance building a huge mansion on Fifth Avenue's millionaire row, one of the largest homes there at the time. 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. With her father dead and her young widowed mother something of a ghost herself, Gloria was raised by nannies in France knowing very little about her Vanderbilt family roots and the money that she was poised to inherit, according to her eulogy that was narrated by her son, viaET. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. ). 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. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. Father. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. William Henry had doubled the inheritance by the time of his death, just nine years later. Gloria's mother, Gloria Morgan, became a widow in 1925. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He took over for his father as president of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, the Canada Southern Railway, and the Michigan Central Railroad at the time of the Commodore's death. Aside from focusing on the business, he was also a philanthropist who donated substantial resources to various organizations. There is a problem with your email/password. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player. William H. Vanderbilt DeadThe son of Cornelius Vanderbilt succumbs to typhoid fever. 0 cemeteries found in New Dorp, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA. He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms . 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 .
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