Despite being the third-eldest son, Alfred was thought to be the one who would best handle the family fortune. Ward was later prosecuted. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Henry Vanderbilt II memorial. His surviving brothers and sisters are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., Gertrude, Alfred, Reginald, and Gladys. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. We have set your language to Cornelius managed the railroad side of the . New York Central went from being the second-largest railroad in the United States to having its then-current iteration go bankrupt in 1970. Gloria made a name for herself and became a theater actress. 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. 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 . George Washington Vanderbilt, William Henry Vanderbilt's youngest son, built Biltmore, in Asheville, North Carolina. At the end of the bio profile of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt is an extensive description how the Vanderbilt in this bio profile fits in with the other prominent Vanderbilts who preceded or followed him. Oops, something didn't work. 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. [1] He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. Even Billy, who ended up being the primary inheritor of the Vanderbilt fortune, wasn't allowed to get experience within the railroad empire until he was in his forties. Failed to report flower. When he died, he was the richest man in the world. There was an error deleting this problem. Two years later, William Henry Vanderbilt died and left the business to his sons William Kissam Vanderbilt (pictured) and Cornelius Vanderbilt II. We have set your language to 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. Instead, he continued and even married a 17-year-old socialite named Gloria Morgan. 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. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. This was when the mode of transportation was horse and carriage, and the . . 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. She died of cancer in 2019 at the age of 95. After William Henry, Cornelius Vanderbilt II was the head of the Vanderbilt family. 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. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. While cleaning his mother's apartment, he came across letters and other items that revealed stories about the Vanderbilts. Family members linked to this person will appear here. ANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, William Henry VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady "of Uuruguay. Little by little, he purchased land until he had 125,000 acres. Throughout all of this, the Vanderbilts had failed to establish any significant businesses that would have them maintain their status as one of America's wealthiest families. This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. There is a problem with your email/password. After the mansion was completed William put it in the vestibule that connected his home to that of his daughters'. The Commodore is said to have told his oldest son, William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt, "Any fool can make a fortune; it takes a man of brains to hold onto it." Ownership of New York Central came with publicity and conflicts that Billy hated. 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 Cornelius learned his business acumen from his mother, who taught him how to save and invest. He was brought to his father's house May 6, as his sickness was recognized as serious from the beginning. He greatly expanded the New York Central network and acquired the Chicago and North Western; the Nickel Plate (New York, Chicago, & St. Louis); Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis; and other railroads. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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.". 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. He is Prostrated by Paralysis While Talking to Robert Jarrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Dies Without Speaking. However, William proved his father wrong when he turned in big profits by improving farm operations, as noted by New Netherland Institute. 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. Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 04:11, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, "Wm. By supporting NNI you help increase awareness of the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland and its legacy in America. Billy was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 8, 1821, to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and Sophia Johnson. He is an internationally recognized authority on human spiritual potential, transformation and ascension. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. William was only 64 years old when he died. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt By Arthur T. Vanderbilt II Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty By Anderson Cooper & Katherine Howe . Please reset your password. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Male 21 December 1870-23 May 1892 LC6Y-7X8. William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. According to the Museum of the City of New York, the main gatekeeper was Mrs. Caroline Schermerhorn Astor and her right-hand man Ward McAllister. According to ThoughtCo, the Vanderbilts, particularly the Commodore, grew their wealth during an era where business regulation was practically nonexistent. 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. In his will he divided his fortune more equitably than had his father, and he left substantial bequests to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the YMCA, and various churches and hospitals. About: William Henry Vanderbilt started his business training at the early age of 19 as a bank clerk. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. He was interred in the Vanderbilt family mausoleum at the Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp on Staten Island, New York. Three years later, William Amherst Vanderbilt Cecil was born in Biltmore House. 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. Childhood. 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. Although his formal education was brief, Cornelius proved to be a successful businessman and had a reputation for being competitive. 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 . Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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 Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. He left bequests to his still living siblings, to his own children and to others. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Born Dec. 21, 1870 in this city, young Vanderbilt was little over twenty-one years ald at the time of his death. By the end of World War II, other modes of transportation began overtaking railroads. 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. Here's how the Vanderbilt family lost their entire fortune. Gilded Age New York, the period where the Vanderbilts were most prominent, was dominated by strict social hierarchy. Broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper is the child of Gloria Laura Vanderbilt with her fourth husband, Wyatt Emory Cooper. 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. Eventually it was given by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia to Nicholas Demidoff. After controversial court proceedings, the custody of Gloria was awarded to her aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. He was able to grow the business even bigger than it already was, and according to Real Estates in NY, William was able to double the Vanderbilt fortune from $100 million to $200 million before he retired in 1883. Aside from focusing on the business, he was also a philanthropist who donated substantial resources to various organizations. after which the sufferer passed into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke. VANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady 1870 - Richmond County, New York, tats-Unis. At one time during the afternoon he rallied, and his temperature went down to 100 1/2. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? ; House to Grandson, Marquis of Blandford", "W.K. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. As the Billie Holiday song goes, 'Mama may have and Papa may have, but God bless the child that's got his own.'" Try again. 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 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. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. According to NYC experts at 6sqft, the Vanderbilt family owned multiple GildedAgemansions on Fifth Avenue's millionaire row, including the massive three townhouses called the "Triple Palaces." Allen William Vanderbilt (18461847) who died at age 11 months. 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. [citation needed], This article is about the railroad magnate. Resend Activation Email. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Henry Vanderbilt II memorial. William Henry Vanderbilt III was born in New York City on November 24, 1901. He contributed nothing to the Vanderbilt family fortune and instead squandered his own inheritance away on gambling and alcohol until his death. 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. A system error has occurred. [citation needed], In 1883, reporter John Dickinson Sherman questioned him about why he ran the limited express train: "Do your limited express trains pay or do you run them for the accommodation of the public?" George Washington Vanderbilt II, born in 1862, was the youngest of William Henry Vanderbilt's children. His son, William "Billy" Vanderbilt, would continue to donate to Vanderbilt University and even left gifts in his will to organizations like the YMCA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (via Britannica). William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (Sinh ngy 8- 5- 1821 v mt ngy 8- 12- 1885) l mt doanh nhn v mt nh t thin ngi M. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, II and Alice Claypoole Vanderbilt 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. William Henry Vanderbilt III was born in New York City, New York in 1901, the great-great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt.His father was killed in the sinking of the RMS . He inherited nearly $100 million from his father. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His younger son, Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt, lacked his father's business skills and squandered money on lavish spending and gambling. Search above to list available cemeteries. But. Based on the national gross domestic product per capita ratio at the time of Vanderbilt's death, and the present time, a ratio of about 260, Vanderbilt's estate would be valued at about $52 billion dollars in today's terms. How The Vanderbilt Family Lost Their Entire Fortune, Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Vanderbilt, American Heritage - The Public Be Damned, William Henry Vanderbilt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). William Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. 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. William H's daughter, Emily Vanderbilt Sloane, sold . 39 William Henry Vanderbilt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images EDITORIAL All Sports News Archival Browse 39 WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. TWOMBLY, CAPITALIST, DEAD; Brother-in-Law of W. K. Vanderbilt Never Recovered from Shock of His Son's Death. When Cornelius passed away in 1877, the entire company was turned over to William. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Search instead in Creative? 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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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt. 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. [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. Unfortunately, most of these would be demolished in the late 1920s after being sold to real estate developers. 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. The Vanderbilt railroad business then consisted of ten railroads, a sleeping car company and the Hudson River Bridge. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. VANDERBILT DIES IN FRANCE IN HIS 71ST YEAR; Was Eldest Male Survivor of Family That Built Fortune in New York Central. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Showing Editorial results for WILLIAM HENRY VANDERBILT. Oops, something didn't work. after which the sufferer passed into a deep sleep, from which he never awoke. Today, Biltmore Estate is a tourist attraction where visitors can see the original collections of George and Edith. By the 1940s, he reportedly operated about a hundred steamboats and was given the title of "The Commodore" by the public. So in 1840 Cornelius decided to send William to Staten Island to run one of the Vanderbilt family's farms. Learn more about merges. 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 Vanderbilt was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey [1] in 1821. 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. In 1869, he was made vice-president of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, becoming its president in 1877. 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. They do not pay. 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. 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. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. He graduated from Yale in 1989 with a political science degree, and he worked his way toward being the successful broadcaster he is today. 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. Out of sympathy, Alfred gave him an extra $6 million, but Cornelius would remain estranged from the rest of his family for decades after. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He also said that his ancestors grew up thinking that money would always be there and they didn't need to work for it, which is the opposite of his philosophy. After joining as an executive of the Staten Island Railway, he was made its president in 1862 and three years later was appointed vice-president of the Hudson River railway. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. 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. Discover life events, stories and photos about William Henry Vanderbilt II (1870-1892) of Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States. . 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. He was born on May 8, 1821 and since 1841 he had been happily married to Maria Louisa Kissam [1821-1896], the daughter of a Presbyterian minister. He built and owned Biltmore, the largest home in the United States. The Commodore was known to have made one big donation in 1873: a $1 million gift to Nashville, Tennessee's, Central University, which would then be founded as Vanderbilt University, as explained byBritannica. [1] He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Vanderbilt II, Arthur T: Fortune's Children. William Henry Vanderbilt III. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. William lived on month day 1922, at address, Rhode Island. Thanks for your help! Billy took the advice to heart and doubled the family fortune before his death in 1885, but his own descendants would dwindle it all away in just a few decades. based on information from your browser. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Death came very peacefully. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. We run them because we have to. In the late 19th century, social and technological changes allowed thousands of families to get ridiculously rich and prosper in a period called the Gilded Age, as described by Time.
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