George was the Commodore’s pride and joy. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. [3], Her sons eventually inherited the Biltmore estate, with George Cecil, the older of the two sons, choosing to inherit the majority of the estate's land and the Biltmore Farms Company, which was more profitable than the house at the time. Though the Commodore had once scorned Billy, he was impressed by his son's success. Marriage by London Registrar Is Followed by Service at the Savoy Chapel", "MISS VANDERBILT TO WED APRIL 29; Date of Wedding to the Hon. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo?

He bought control of the Hudson River Railroad in 1864, the New York Central Railroad in 1867, and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway in 1869. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. They moved into a boarding house on Broad Street in Manhattan. Vanderbilt had little choice but to lease it to the War Department, at prices set by ship brokers.

). To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. They had granted a license to Aaron Ogden to run a ferry between New York and New Jersey. [3] Foi o patriarca da familia Vanderbilt. He gave Corneel an extra $200,000 in cash and a trust fund of $400,000. Some of the first railroads in the United States were built from Boston to Long Island Sound, to connect with steamboats that ran to New York. He built his wealth in railroads and shipping.[2][3]. in 1888, the bodies of Cornelius Vanderbilt, his parents, his two wives, and daughter Frances were reinterred within the new Vanderbilt Mausoleum in the Vanderbilt Cemetery next to Moravian. He moved with his family to New Brunswick, New Jersey, a stop on Gibbons' line between New York and Philadelphia. 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 20 photos to this memorial.

Cornelius Vanderbilt was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping. The younger son, William Cecil was thus left with Biltmore House, and is credited with preserving the chateau which (though still privately owned) is open to the public. [2], On April 29, 1924,[3] Cornelia was married to a British aristocrat who was then the first secretary of the British Embassy in Washington,[8] Hon. [18] Vanderbilt also paid to outfit a major expedition to New Orleans. In 1813, Vanderbilt married his cousin Sophia Johnson, and the couple eventually had 13 children. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. GREAT NEWS! The depot was replaced by Grand Central Terminal in 1913. Year should not be greater than current year. Please try again later. Try again later. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. In addition, he donated to churches around New York, including a gift to the Moravian Church on Staten Island of 8 1⁄2 acres (3 hectares) for a cemetery (the Moravian Cemetery). [16]:72, 84–87, On November 8, 1833, Vanderbilt was nearly killed in the Hightstown rail accident on the Camden and Amboy Railroad in New Jersey. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. "[4], As one of the richest Americans in history and wealthiest figures overall, Vanderbilt was the patriarch of the wealthy and influential Vanderbilt family. ).

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He was one of the richest Americans in history. Thanks for your help! In 1831, he took over his brother Jacob's line to Peekskill, New York, on the lower Hudson River. Vanderbilt died at age 82 on January 4, 1877, at his Manhattan home, and was buried in the Old Vanderbilt tomb at Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp, Staten Island. He built his wealth in railroads and shipping. [2], Vanderbilt was worth more then $100 million at the time of his death (equivalent to approximately $2.470453125×109 in 2020 dollars). Cornelius Vanderbilt I, nado en Staten Island o 27 de maio de 1794 e finado en Manhattan o 4 de xaneiro de 1877, tamén coñecido como O Comodoro ("The Comodore") [1] [2] ou Comodoro Vanderbilt, foi un empresario estadounidense que amasou a súa fortuna grazas ao transporte mediante barcos e ferrocarrís. [19]:207–32 But Gould bribed the legislature to legalize the new stock. John F. A. Cecil Is Formally Announced. It still retains the title of the largest privately owned home in the United States, though it is open to the public. [21] In 1972, Cornelia married for the third and final time to Goodsir (1926–1984), who was 26 years younger than she was. He provided the initial gift to found Vanderbilt University, which is named in his honor. [12] The Cecils were descendants of William Cecil. The progenitor of the Vanderbilt family was Jan Aertszoon or Aertson (1620–1705), a Dutch farmer from the village of De Bilt in Utrecht, Netherlands, who emigrated to the Dutch colony of New Netherland as an indentured servant to the Van Kouwenhoven family in 1650. It was finished in 1871, and served as his lines' terminus in New York. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. For donating the Vanderbilt, he was awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. He died while on the French Riviera where he went to regain his health. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Vanderbilt died on January 4, 1877 in New York City, New York from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), aged 82. His wife received $500,000, their New York City home, and 2,000 shares of common stock in the New York Central Railroad.
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