In 1879, after taking over P. T. Barnum's Great Roman Hippodrome which was on railroad property by Madison Square Park, he renamed the facility Madison Square Garden. VANDERBILT DIES IN FRANCE IN HIS 71ST YEAR; Was Eldest Male Survivor of Family That Built Fortune in New York Central. This account has been disabled. Divorce proceedings were handled by his New York lawyers while he and Rosamund Lancaster Warburton (1897–1947), a former wife of Barclay Harding Warburton II, an heir to the John Wanamaker department store fortune, waited discreetly away from the media at a home in the Parisian suburb of Passy, France. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Thanks for your help! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The book lists the author's biggest errors in his failed marriage, and presents an unusual perspective on the subject of women, one that is rarely spoken of. Found insideThe story of the Vanderbilts, their rise to wealth and social standing and their grand homes and art treasures. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. He was born on October 26, 1878 in New York City, the second child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erskine Smith. Unfortunately, the fabulous Cornelius Vanderbilt House is no longer part of the Fifth Avenue. 8 ½" x 3 ½". Breaking ground in 1889, Biltmore was the vision of George Washington Vanderbilt II, the youngest child of railroad tycoon William Henry Vanderbilt and his wife Maria Louisa Kissam. Born . 983. When Maria Louisa Kissam was born on 24 June 1821, in Staten Island, New York City, New York, United States, her father, Samuel Kissam, was 25 and her mother, Margaret Hamilton Adams, was 25. Elisa Rolle explains in the introduction to Days of Love why she decided to compile this book: "I have always liked love stories, and to me, even if you only spent one day in blissful happiness, then it was a love story. Alva Erskine Smith (m. 1875-95) 2. In 1904, Willie set a new land speed record of 92.30 mph (148.54 km/h) in a Mercedes at the Daytona Beach Road Course at Ormond Beach, Florida. William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 - July 22, 1920) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist and horsebreeder. Seeing the potential to solve the safety issue as well as improve attendance to his race, Willie formed a corporation to build the Long Island Motor Parkway, one of the country's first modern paved parkways that could not only be used for the race but would open up Long Island for easy access and economic development. [7] He built a mansion complete with docking facilities for his yacht, a seaplane hangar, tennis courts, swimming pool, and an eleven-hole golf course. Title [Marble House, William Kissam Vanderbilt house (Newport, Rhode Island). Vanderbilt's body was sent to Savannah, where it was prepared and shipped to New York, interred in a private family ceremony at the Vanderbilt Mausoleum.Bio by: Bobby Kelley, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Make sure that the file is a photo. His parents were Maria Louisa Kissam (1821–1896) and William Henry Vanderbilt (1821–1885), the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family who was the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885. [1] His remains were brought home and interred in the Vanderbilt family vault in the Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp, Staten Island, New York. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. He remained in the business for life. William K. Vanderbilt was born on March 2, 1878 in New York City, New York, USA as William Kissam Vanderbilt II. based on information from your browser. Since 1950, the site has operated as the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum.[12]. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Title [Marble House, William Kissam Vanderbilt house (Newport, Rhode Island). Vanderbilt family, one of the wealthiest and most prominent families in the United States.The third generation of Vanderbilts—following Cornelius and William Henry Vanderbilt—was led by three of William Henry's four sons: Cornelius (1843-99), William Kissam (1849-1920), and George Washington (1862-1914). William Kissam Vanderbilt. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (March 2, 1878 - January 8, 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. 3. His sons, William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) and Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (1884-1970), were the last to be active in the railroads . [7] Alva divorced Vanderbilt in March 1895, at a time when divorce was rare among the elite, and received a large financial settlement reported to be in excess of $10 million (equal to about $310 million today). Philanthropist, Industrialist. Maurice Fatio: Palm Beach architect reviews in detail 26 examples of the architect's designs, built between 1927 and 1939. Newport. William Kissam Vanderbilt I was born on December 12, 1849, in New Dorp, Staten Island in New York.His parents were Maria Louisa Kissam (1821-1896) and William Henry Vanderbilt (1821-1885), the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family who was the richest American after he took over his father's fortune . Year should not be greater than current year. William Kissam Vanderbilt passed away while in France on July 22, 1920. Home of Alva and William Kissam Vanderbilt, 660 Fifth Avenue, New York City, June 5, 1886. In this book, Sylvia D. Hoffert argues that Belmont was a feminist visionary and that her financial support was crucial to the success of the suffrage and equal rights movements. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Her second husband had died in Switzerland in 1901. Please try again later. William K. was the second son of William H. Vanderbilt. Fortune's Children tells the dramatic story of all the amazingly colorful spenders who dissipated such a vast inheritance. She had two sons by her first marriage and two daughters by her second marriage. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. He is Prostrated by Paralysis While Talking to Robert Jarrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Dies Without Speaking. [8] In addition to this property, and his Long Island estate, Vanderbilt also owned a farm in Tennessee and Kedgwick Lodge, a hunting lodge designed for his father by architect Stanford White, on the Restigouche River in New Brunswick, Canada. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He was married to Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and Virginia Fair. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The second son of William Henry Vanderbilt, from whom he inherited $60 million, he was for a time active in the management of the family railroads, though not much after 1903. She was married to Oliver Belmont and William Kissam Vanderbilt. In July 1920 William Kissam Vanderbilt died while traveling in Paris. Rendering] Summary Original architectural drawing showing design for the entrance doors of Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island, featuring elaborate bronze grilles. William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 – July 22, 1920[1]) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist and horsebreeder. When the divorce was final, the couple were married at the Hotel de Ville (city hall) in Paris on September 5, 1927. The structure was built by William Kissam Vanderbilt in 1896 to be the American Horse Exchange. His remains were returned home and buried in the Vanderbilt mausoleum of the Moravian cemetery in the community of New Dorp, Staten Island, New York. Soon, he acquired other motorized vehicles and before long began to infuriate citizens and officials alike as he sped through the towns and villages of Long Island, New York, en route to Idle Hour, his parents' summer estate at Oakdale. CHILDREN AT HIS BEDSIDE Duchess of Marlborough and Her Brothers Present with Financier's Widow. His parents were Maria Louisa Kissam (1821-1896) and William Henry Vanderbilt (1821-1885), the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family who was the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [5] William Belanske, who had accompanied Vanderbilt on his Galapagos voyage, was employed as the full-time curator of this museum.[6]. William Kissam Vanderbilt was a co-owner of the yacht "Defender" which won the 1895 America's Cup. If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. He began his railroad career at nineteen in the office of his grandfather, the Commodore. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. [6] Together, they had three children:[2], Alva later coerced Consuelo into marrying Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough on November 6, 1895. He was born at New Dorp, Staten Island. A few months later, he was elected president of the New York Central Railroad and acted in this capacity for the remainder of the war. He married Alva Erskine Smith (1853-1933) 20 April 1875 in Calvary Church, Manhattan, New York, United States. [2], William Kissam Vanderbilt I was born on December 12, 1849, in New Dorp, Staten Island in New York. Meanwhile, Cornelius Vanderbilt II's elaborate brick-and-limestone mansion, located on the corner of . William Kissam Vanderbilt was born on December 12, 1849, son of William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam. William Kissam Vanderbilt was a son of William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam. Princeton, is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. He managed railroads and was a horse breeder. The Commodore's grandson, William Kissam Vanderbilt, married the determined, pugilistic and socially ambitious Alva Erksine Smith from Mobile, Alabama (but schooled in Paris). Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Paris, France . A system error has occurred. Within four months the mansion that had been his home for nearly four decades was on the market. He acquired a vast array of artifacts for his collection during his well-documented travels and after service with the United States Navy during World War I, he published a book titled "A Trip Through Sicily, Tunisia, Algeria, and Southern France." Failed to report flower. His siblings were Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843–1899), Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt (1845–1924), Emily Thorn Vanderbilt (1852–1946), Florence Adele Vanderbilt (1854–1952), Frederick William Vanderbilt (1856–1938), Eliza Osgood Vanderbilt (1860–1936) and George Washington Vanderbilt II (1862–1914). William Kissam Vanderbilt . May 1st, 1875. [2], After the war, Vanderbilt was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve on May 17, 1921. Alva made it her mission to bring the Vanderbilts into what she thought was their proper place in society, and onto the list of the 400. By 1922, Vanderbilt had commissioned the construction of a single-story building on his Long Island estate to serve as a public museum, and less than a decade later a second story was added on to accommodate the growing collection. [2], Like other prominent Vanderbilts, he built magnificent houses. [4], Vanderbilt was one of the founders of The Jockey Club. The Alva was donated by Vanderbilt to the U.S. Navy on November 4, 1941. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. On November 15, 1933 in Ridgeland, South Carolina William was driving from Savannah in route to his fathers New York home, when he hit a parked truck on the highway, Vanderbilt thought the truck was moving just before impact, The crash ripped away the entire right side of his . A few years later, he engaged William Belanske, an artist from the American Museum of Natural History to participate with him in a scientific voyage to the Galapagos Islands. Vanderbilt Avenue, Carrières-sous-Poissy, Île-de-France. In 1903 William Kissam turned over management of the railroads to an outside firm and… Harvard's Military Record in the World War. open directory project. An avid collector of natural history and marine specimens as well as other anthropological objects, he traveled extensively aboard his yacht as well as overland to numerous destinations around the globe. Managed by: Emily V Wade William Kissam Vanderbilt II, great-grandson of the nineteenth-century railroad and shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, was a naturalist, adventurer and global explorer. register, "William Kissam Vanderbilt, wife, two maids, two dogs and fifteen horses."8 As the years progressed, he tended more and more to allow Alva to have her way rather than be subjected to her tirades. Please contact Find a Grave at [email protected] if you need help resetting your password. William Kissam Vanderbilt III, his only son, was killed in a car accident in 1933 on his way to visit the estate. While a great part of his life was filled with travel and leisure activities, Willie's father put him to work at the family's New York Central Railroad offices at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. After his divorce from Alva, he moved to France where he built a château and established the Haras du Quesnay horse racing stable and breeding farm near Deauville in France's famous horse region of Lower Normandy. December 12 1849. register, "William Kissam Vanderbilt, wife, two maids, two dogs and fifteen horses."8 As the years progressed, he tended more and more to allow Alva to have her way rather than be subjected to her tirades. Failed to remove flower. Early life. Already extremely wealthy from a trust fund and from his income as president of the New York Central Railroad Company, on his father's death in 1920 Willie inherited a multimillion-dollar fortune. Other articles where William Kissam Vanderbilt is discussed: Vanderbilt family: William Kissam Vanderbilt worked with his brother Cornelius in managing the Vanderbilt investments and enterprises. Jul 5, 2014 - William Kissam Vanderbilt I (1849-1920) He managed railroads was a horse breeder. Found insideAlthough they were dismissed by critics as bored socialites, these gilded suffragists were at the epicenter of the great reforms known collectively as the Progressive Era. [3] He remained in the Naval Reserve until he was transferred to the Honorary Retired List on January 1, 1941, for physical disability.[4]. Becoming the first suburban automobile commuter, in 1910 Willie began work on the much more elaborate and costly "Eagle's Nest" estate at Centerport, Long Island. New Dorp. Try again. The Plymouth was primarily employed as a convoy escort on the East Coast and in the Caribbean and was sunk by a torpedo from a German U-boat on August 5, 1943 at 21.39 with the loss of 95. Naval Reserve. It was his brainchild. Another impressive mansion along the Fifth Avenue was William K. Vanderbilt Mansion, known by the name Petit Chateau. In 1911 he leased it (and eventually sold it to) the Shubert Organization who then transformed it into the Winter Garden Theatre.[5]. This is the fascinating, “soaring and gorgeous” (Karen Abbott) story of how the largest house in America flourished, faltered, and ultimately endured to this day. He married Anne Harriman (1864-1940) 1903 . Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In the mid to late 1920s Carl Fisher met William Kissam Vanderbilt II, an avid sportsman and frequent visitor to Miami and Key West. Building of the Vanderbilt Mansion was completed in 1936. 488. https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/about-us/history/, https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/exhibit-opens-artist-curator-william-belanske/, "W. K. VANDERBILT DIES IN HOME HERE; Founder of the Vanderbilt Cup. He was born on October 26, 1878, in New York City, the second child and first son of William Kissam . And when conditions at this transportation hub became unsafe and unsanitary in the early 1900s, it was William Kissam Vanderbilt—the grandson of Cornelius—who was tasked with rebuilding the station, alongside his son, William Kissam Vanderbilt II, and William J. Wilgus, chief engineer of the New York Central Railroad . Vanderbilt made significant charitable contributions to Vanderbilt University, a private university in Nashville, Tennessee named for his grandfather. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Naval Reserve. Contributor Names Hunt, Richard Morris, 1827-1895, architect . The Vanderbilts were trying to flex their muscles for New York's high society, particularly Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt, the new ambitious wife of William Kissam Vanderbilt, grandson to Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt, the shipping and railroad mogul who had struck it rich after the Industrial Revolution. Sorry! He was assigned to patrol duty in the waters of the 3rd Naval District and performed convoy escorts in the waters off New York and New Jersey. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He was a producer, known for Over the Seven Seas (1932). Born to a life of luxury, he was raised in Vanderbilt mansions, traveled to Europe frequently, and . Willie K. did his turn as a rail executive, too, serving for a time as president of the New York Central. 1936 Vanderbilt â ¦ The Tarantula was a yacht owned by Vanderbilt which he has leased to the Navy for the duration of the war. H. Vanderbilt Dead. The senior Vanderbilt then added a wing to the Eagle's Nest in memory of his son. Marble House (Newport, Rhode Island) — built by Richard Morris Hunt for William K. & Alva Vanderbilt. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. The second son of William Henry Vanderbilt, from whom he inherited $55,000,000., William Kissam Vanderbilt helped transform New York most, by marrying Alva Erskine Smith. Drag images here or select from your computer for William Kissam Vanderbilt III memorial. William Kissam left two sons—William Kissam, Jr. (1878-1944), and Harold Stirling (1884-1970)—both associated with the New York Central Railroad. Vanderbilt, William K. (William Kissam), 1878-1944 William Kissam Vanderbilt II American racing driver Vanderbilt, William Kissam, 1878-1944 Vanderbilt, William K. 1878-1944 William Kissam Vanderbilt was another son of William Vanderbilt who received $5 million from his grandfather, and later a $55 million dollar bequest from his father. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 - 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. Construction began in 1907 of the multimillion-dollar toll highway that was to run from the Kissena Corridor in Queens County over numerous bridges and overpasses to Lake Ronkonkoma, a distance of 48 miles (77 km). Try again later. Vanderbilt's horses won a number of important races in France including: On April 20, 1875, Vanderbilt married his first wife, Alva Erskine Smith (1853–1933), who was born in 1853 in Mobile, Alabama, to Murray Forbes Smith, a commission merchant, and Phoebe Ann Desha, daughter of US Representative Robert Desha. Vanderbilt was a founder and president of the New Theatre. [3], He was the third of eight children born to his parents. As a twenty-year-old, in 1898 he ordered a French De Dion-Bouton motor tricycle and had it shipped to New York. [2], Vanderbilt inherited $55 million (equal to about $1.6 billion today) from his father. a businessman, horse breeder, philanthropist, and heir to the family fortune. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. His first wife was Alva Erskine Smith whom he married in 1875. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The renowned New York architectural . En 1933 son fils William Kissam Vanderbilt III lui aussi passionné d'automobile et de voyages se tue dans un accident de voiture en Caroline du Sud. in 1877 he was the richest man in america until his death in 1920. like all of the vanderbilt family he built incredible houses. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 - 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family Early life. We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. William Kissam Vanderbilt (December 12 1849 - July 22 1920) was a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. [10][11], Vanderbilt died in Paris, France, on July 22, 1920. Rate this post The Commodore's grandson, William Kissam Vanderbilt, married the determined, pugilistic and socially ambitious Alva Erksine Smith from Mobile, Alabama (but schooled in Paris). We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. [Petit Chateau, mansion for William Kissam Vanderbilt, Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York]. July 22 1920. It was built from 1878 to 1882 for William . Idle Hour (Oakdale, Long Island) - home of William Kissam Vanderbilt Sr and wife Alva Erskine Smith. At age 10, during a stay in the south of France he had ridden in a steam-powered tricycle from Beaulieu-sur-Mer the 7 kilometers to Monte Carlo. Founding member of the Jekyll Island Club aka The Millionaires Club on Jekyll Island, Georgia. He died on January 8, 1944 in New York City. Before their separation and divorce, Vanderbilt and his wife had a son and two daughters, the younger of whom was named for his sister: The Vanderbilts separated after ten years of marriage but did not formally divorce until 1927 when he wanted to remarry. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. The Kissam family lived in Cedar Hill for those years, possibly at the Nicoll Sill House on Dinmore Road. the first Idlehour, built in 1878 Alva's greatest pleasure in life was building and decorating mansions, a skill for which she was 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. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We have set your language to Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was born on October 26, 1878, in New York City,[1] the second child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erskine Smith. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. The Tarantula was a yacht owned by Vanderbilt which he leased to the Navy for the duration of the war. Vanderbilt. On May 9, 1917, Vanderbilt went into active service in the Navy as a lieutenant (junior grade) in command of USS Tarantula (SP-124) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. He was married on April 25, 1903 to Anne Harriman. Located 20-miles from Paris, they referred to their home as "Chateau Saint-Louis-de-Poissy," which although is in Carrières-sous-Poissy today, was then in the hamlet of Les . Although he developed an interest in horse racing and yachting, he was particularly fascinated with automobiles. Far more intelligent and determined than she was beautiful, Miss Smith was a southerner from Mobile, Alabama whose extended family had owned a small plantation. ; Preparations Being Made for Burial in Staten Island Cemetery", Faceted Application of Subject Terminology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=William_Kissam_Vanderbilt&oldid=1034804861, Businesspeople from Newport, Rhode Island, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 July 2021, at 22:49. Failed to delete memorial. He attended Harvard University but dropped out after two years. In 1896, he built the American Horse Exchange at 50th Street (Manhattan) and Broadway. What are the origins and personalities behind the sport in America? In The Right Blood, Carole Case examines the history of American thoroughbred racing, in particular the story behind the Jockey Club. A second mansion was erected and now is part of the campus of Dowling College. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Hunt also designed Vanderbilt's 660 Fifth Avenue mansion (1883).[9]. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. It was in this wing that he housed memorabilia, trophies and souvenirs his son had brought back from his African safaris. Vanderbilt became a legal stepfather to Barclay Harding Warburton III once they wed. Vanderbilt died on January 8, 1944 of a heart ailment. Resend Activation Email. Early life []. Verify and try again. This includes data . July 1, 1939. pg. William Kissam Vanderbilt owned a grand home just down the road, which John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy visited in the 1950s. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. ; House to Grandson, Marquis of Blandford", "WILLIAM K. VANDERBILT ABOUT TO REMARRY; Justice Giegerich Modifies Divorce Decree to Permit. GREAT NEWS! [12], Vanderbilt's portrait, painted by F. W. Wright from an original painting by Richard Hall between 1911 and 1921, was donated to Vanderbilt University in 1921; it is hung in Kirkland Hall.[10]. One of hundreds of thousands of free digital items from The New York Public Library. Born to a life of luxury, he was raised in Vanderbilt mansions, traveled to Europe frequently, and sailed the globe on yachts owned by his father. Part group biography, part cultural history, Strong Like Her delves into the fascinating stories of our muscular foremothers. Alva divorced Vanderbilt in 1895, at a time when divorce was rare among the elite, received a large financial settlement reported to be in excess of $10 million. Oops, something didn't work. Built in 1907, for William Kissam Vanderbilt (1849-1920) and his second wife, Anne Harriman (1861-1940). Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA, Ridgeland, Jasper County, South Carolina, USA. The 2nd son of William Henry Vanderbilt, from whom he inherited $55 million. The grounds for divorce were allegations of Vanderbilt's adultery. Races -- Former President of New York Central", "W. K. Vanderbilt Dies In N. Y. William Kissam Vanderbilt remarried in 1903 to Anne Harriman Sands Rutherford . Maria is the daughter of Samuel and Margaret Kissam. The city has often been referred to as the "Jewel of the South" or the "Heart of Mercer County" more recently. ESTATE NEAR $100,000,000 $300,000,000 Left by His Father in Eight Shares Believed to be Over Billion Total Now", "Wm. In 1925, he traded the luxury yacht Eagle for ownership of Fisher Island, Florida, a place he used as a winter residence. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Entrance doors. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Guffy was in the back seat, he suffered a broken leg. William Kissam Vanderbilt. Found insideIn this spirit, and with all sincerity, they have set down the story of their lives. In Double Exposure, we are given a matchless picture of life among the great—and the near-great—in the now-vanished world between the two wars. Try again later. Early life. However, sailing would take second place to his enthusiasm for fast cars. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This was the famous list of "The Four Hundred" people who were New York's high society of the Gilded Age. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. When he was twenty years old, Willie K. met Virginia Graham Fair, known . Family members linked to this person will appear here. The second son of William Henry Vanderbilt, from whom he inherited $55 million, and grandson of "The Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, William Kissam Vanderbilt was for a time active in the management of the family railroads, though not much after 1903. pg. But in order to get on The List, Alva would need to go through the gatekeeper: Mrs. Caroline Schermerhorn . William Kissam Vanderbilt I was born on December 12, 1849, in New Dorp, Staten Island in New York.His parents were Maria Louisa Kissam (1821-1896) and William Henry Vanderbilt (1821-1885), the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family who was the richest American after he took over his father's fortune .
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