His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. 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. . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. His surviving brothers and sisters are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., Gertrude, Alfred, Reginald, and Gladys. The younger, Cornelius "Corneel" Vanderbilt II, was wildly irresponsible and had built up so much debt that the Commodore refused to see him even on his deathbed. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Please try again later. Later on, Cornelius also decided to go into the railroad business and acquired stocks for several railways including the Harlem and New York Railroads, as well as the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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 While the Vanderbilt fortune was being split among more and more descendants who loved to excessively spend their inheritances, the original source of their family's wealth, New York Central, began to decline in the first half of the 20th century, according to Forbes. 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 passed away on December 8, 1885, two years after his retirement. The press dubbed it Vanderbilt Row. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. American industrialist and philanthropist [17941877], American industrialist and philanthropist. He built and owned Biltmore, the largest home in the United States. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Henry Vanderbilt II memorial. William K. Vanderbilt II - known to family and friends as Willie K. - loved the oceans and the natural world. "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Dutch people, places, miscellany, For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. There is a problem with your email/password. As documented by Geneanet, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt was the third son of Cornelius Vanderbilt II and the grandson of Billy Vanderbilt. William Henry Vanderbilt. He died on December 8, 1885 in New York City. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Failed to report flower. References This page wis last eeditit on 26 August 2021, at 04:36. . The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. Geni requires JavaScript! The Vanderbilt railroad business then consisted of ten railroads, a sleeping car company and the Hudson River Bridge. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. According to The New York Times, Gloria expanded her line to include other items of clothing and was earning $100 million annually. History, Archaeology & Art illuminate a Life on the Hudson, Bert's Maps 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). William H's daughter, Emily Vanderbilt Sloane, sold . This account has been disabled. 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. Learn more about managing a memorial . William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were. VANDERBILT, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady 1870 - Richmond County, New York, tats-Unis. After the mansion was completed William put it in the vestibule that connected his home to that of his daughters'. 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. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. J. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. He wis the eldest son o Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir tae his fortuin an a prominent member o the Vanderbilt faimily. Biltmore Estate is the largest house in the United States, and it was home to one of the Vanderbilts. The family's progenitor was a Dutch farmer named Jan Aertsen Vanderbilt who came to New Amsterdam (now New York) in 1640 when he was 13 years old in order to have a better life. 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. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In the years following, Cornelius worked toward expanding his business and by 1812, he pivoted his focus toward steamboats. Gloria's son, Anderson Cooper, is a Peabody Award-winning journalist, author, and television producer and personality. 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. Born Dec. 21, 1870 in this city, young Vanderbilt was little over twenty-one years ald at the time of his death. By 1879, he was ready to sell some of his shares so that he would no longer be considered the sole owner. While some of Cornelius Vanderbilt's descendants gained fame in business, others achieved prominence in other ways, e.g. Resend Activation Email. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Little by little, he purchased land until he had 125,000 acres. He was brought to his father's house May 6, as his sickness was recognized as serious from the beginning. 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). Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This record is part of the Catalog of American Portraits, a research archive of the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Try again later. He inherited $100 million from his father and continued to grow the family railroad empire. [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. 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. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Vanderbilt, American Heritage - The Public Be Damned, William Henry Vanderbilt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Cooper started earning money as a model in his early teens. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. To pay Vanderbilt back, Grant mortgaged his Civil War memorabilia, including his sword. 23 May 1892 (aged 21) Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Search instead in Creative? The youngest child of William Henry . Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. ANDERBILT, Cornelius VANDERBILT, Gertrude RYKER, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, William Henry VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT, Glady "of Uuruguay. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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 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. 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. He left bequests to his still living siblings, to his own children and to others. 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. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91806842/william-henry-vanderbilt. DUE TO STROKE OF PARALYSIS Wife and Daughter Gladys Only Members of His Family With Him. 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. There are several anecdotes that describe his reckless lifestyle. 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. Gloria's mother, Gloria Morgan, became a widow in 1925. Thanks for your help! His oldest brother had died young, and his second eldest, CorneliusVanderbilt III, had been disinherited after getting married without his parents' approval. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Henry Vanderbilt II I found on Findagrave.com. Sorry! Try again later. After controversial court proceedings, the custody of Gloria was awarded to her aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. ). He roomed in Durfee Hall, Moses Taylor being his roommate. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Death. A second generation arrived at Biltmore House a year later. [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. From St. Paul's he went to Yale in 1889, becoming a member of the class of 93. Learn more about managing a 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." This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. William Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. His estate was divided amongst his eight children and his wife, the bulk of the estate going to his eldest two sons, William Kissam Vanderbilt and Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Learn more about merges. Male 21 December 1870-23 May 1892 LC6Y-7X8. By the end of World War II, other modes of transportation began overtaking railroads. 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. based on information from your browser. E-BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM AMAZON; GOOGLE: Kindle Store Pegels, PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICANS, CURRENT AND HISTORIC, EIGHT PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICAN FAMILIES: THE ROOSEVELTS, VANDERBILTS AND OTHERS, 2015, FIFTEEN PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICAN FAMILIES: THE VAN BURENS, KOCH BROTHERS, VOORHEES AND OTHERS, 2015, PROMINENT DUTCH AMERICANS IN U.S. GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, 2015, ALLIED EUROPE CAMPAIGN1944/1945: TACTICAL MISTAKES, 2017, THE SECOND WORLD WAR IN THE NETHERLANDS: MEMOIRS, 2017, FRENCH REVOLUTION, NAPOLEON AND RUSSIAN WAR OF 1812, 2015, Stephen van Rensselaer III: The Last Patroon, Arent van Curler & the Flatts William Henry Vanderbilt III was born in New York City on November 24, 1901. 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 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. Constructed by Stanford White, the chateau had been built to help safeguard the area from commercial invasion. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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 fortune to his wife and children, particularly to his sons Cornelius II and William.
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