William Henry Vanderbilt was Governor of Rhode Island. Search above to list available cemeteries. . Billy was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 8, 1821, to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and Sophia Johnson. William Henry Vanderbilt was the fourth child and first son of Cornelius Vanderbilt's 13 children. Try again later. This account has been disabled. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Three years after his wedding, Cornelius would understand just how intensely his family had hated the marriage. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. 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. The year was 1810, and the $100 (equivalent to a little over $2,100 today, per theOfficial Data Foundation)was spent on a boat that he used to start his own transport and freight business. 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. Eventually it was given by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia to Nicholas Demidoff. ng tr thnh . Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. William Henry 'Billy' Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Most of the steam shipping operations were sold off. Dies In Home At 89. It was only in 2019 after his mother's death that Cooper decided to learn more about the Vanderbilts, so he could one day pass the knowledge to his own son. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. (1821-85). Vanderbilt II, Arthur T: Fortune's Children. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. William married Unknown Vanderbilt III in 1970, at age 68. was born on May 31 1918. Cornelius "Neily" Vanderbilt III (1873-1942), whom he disinherited for marrying Grace Graham Wilson (1870-1953) without his approval. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. ONCE A RAILROAD BUILDER Husband of Former Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt Early Forsook Medicine for Finance", "G. W. Vanderbilt Dies Suddenly. 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 . Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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 roomed in Durfee Hall, Moses Taylor being his roommate. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. By the 1940s, he reportedly operated about a hundred steamboats and was given the title of "The Commodore" by the public. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Out of sympathy, Alfred gave him an extra $6 million, but Cornelius would remain estranged from the rest of his family for decades after. We run them because we have to. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He contributed nothing to the Vanderbilt family fortune and instead squandered his own inheritance away on gambling and alcohol until his death. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. 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. 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. 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. Although this did not fully cover the $150,000 debt, Vanderbilt accepted the memorabilia as payment and wiped out the $150,000 debt owed by Grant. Sorry! He fought regulation of the railroads as he engaged in rate wars and gave special rates to favoured shippers. 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. Try again later. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. What they loved splurging on were assortments of grand mansions, townhouses, and estates. He gave substantial gifts to Vanderbilt University, Columbias College of Physicians and Surgeons, and other recipients. 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.". 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. Seemed to be Recovering from Operation for Appendicitis When Heart Failed", "From farmland to air field to parkland in New Dorp", Appletons' Cyclopdia of American Biography, The last will and testament of the late William H. Vanderbilt, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Henry_Vanderbilt&oldid=1124276264. ", "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. Part of a New York farming family of modest means, Cornelius "the Commodore Vanderbilt was 16 when he borrowed $100 from his mother in exchange for plowing eight acres of soil, according to Encyclopedia.com. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In his seagoing global travels, he collected fish and other marine life, birds, invertebrates and cultural artifacts for the personal museum he planned to build on his Long Island estate. George Washington Vanderbilt II, born in 1862, was the youngest of William Henry Vanderbilt's children. 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. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 4 daughters. William Henry Vanderbilt, ( ) . ( ) The fortune had doubled when he died less than nine years later. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum. Aside from focusing on the business, he was also a philanthropist who donated substantial resources to various organizations. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. George and William were educated abroad in Switzerland and England, but always returned home to Biltmore for holidays and summer vacations. There is a problem with your email/password. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. There is a problem with your email/password. The other associate, Buck Grant, apparently was unaware of Ward's Ponzi scheme swindle. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Allen William Vanderbilt (18461847) who died at age 11 months. The Vanderbilt family's relationship with Poole's began in the 1880s when Cornelius Vanderbilt II and William H. Vanderbilt were recorded in the Henry Poole & Co ledgers. He has a unique ability to incorporate historical, religious, spiritual, scientific, archaeological and other forms . This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Verify and try again. 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." By being able to monopolize entire industries, they became unimaginably rich, with no restrictions or taxes affecting their fortunes. William Henry Vanderbilt(May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. : Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania and died when it sank. Instead of helping out with the family's shipping business, Cornelius sent William to manage a family farm in Staten Island in 1840. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. A system error has occurred. Suddenly, the Vanderbilts' fortunes and inheritances were cut, and their expensive lifestyles became harder to fund. BILT III, Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT, Alfred Gwynne VANDERBILT I, Gladys Moore VANDERBILT, COUNTESS SZCGENYI, Alice Gwynne VANDERBILT Dec 21 1870 - Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States Of America, May 23 1892 - Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, United States Of America, Cornelius Ii. 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. The vase was over 9 feet tall and was mounted in bronze. It would become an important part of his life. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [3], His father carefully oversaw his business training, starting him out at age 19 as a clerk in a New York banking house. Failed to remove flower. 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. [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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo?