Cornelius
VANDERBILT
(b.
27 November 1843
,
Staten Island, New York, USA
d.
12 September 1899
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
)
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Cornelius VANDERBILT was born 27 November 1843 in Staten Island, New York, USA
Cornelius VANDERBILT was the child of William Henry VANDERBILT and Maria Louisa KISSAM and the grandchild of: (paternal) Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT and Sophia JOHNSON (maternal) Samuel KISSAM and Margaret Hamilton ADAMSSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Cornelius married Alice Claypoole GWYNNE 7 February 1867 in Staten Island, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Alice Claypoole GWYNNE was born 11 November 1845 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Losanteville). Alice Claypoole died 22 April 1934 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights).
Cornelius VANDERBILT died 12 September 1899 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Cornelius VANDERBILT was a chairman and the president of the New York Central and related railroad lines.
Cornelius VANDERBILT was a chairman and the president of the New York Central and related railroad lines.
Family and Children of Cornelius VANDERBILT
[Hide/Show]Cornelius VANDERBILT married 
Alice Claypoole GWYNNE-- Date: 7 February 1867 Place: Staten Island, New York, USA
Children of Cornelius VANDERBILT and Alice Claypoole GWYNNE:
Gertrude VANDERBILT (b.9 January 1875, Manhattan, New York, USA d. 18 April 1942, Manhattan, New York, USA )
Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT (b.14 January 1880, Staten Island, New York, USA d. 4 September 1925, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA)
m. Maria Mercedes "Gloria" MORGAN 6 March 1923 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Alice Claypoole GWYNNE-- Date: 7 February 1867 Place: Staten Island, New York, USAChildren of Cornelius VANDERBILT and Alice Claypoole GWYNNE:
Gertrude VANDERBILT (b.9 January 1875, Manhattan, New York, USA d. 18 April 1942, Manhattan, New York, USA ) Reginald Claypoole VANDERBILT (b.14 January 1880, Staten Island, New York, USA d. 4 September 1925, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA)m. Maria Mercedes "Gloria" MORGAN 6 March 1923 in Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
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1843 Birth 27 November 1843
Staten Island, New York, USA
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
1867 Marriage / PartnerCornelius VANDERBILT and Alice Claypoole GWYNNE 7 February 1867, Staten Island, New York, USA
He was 23 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.1875 Birth of ChildGertrude VANDERBILT was born 9 January 1875, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius was 31 years old.
1880 Birth of ChildReginald Claypoole VANDERBILT was born 14 January 1880, Staten Island, New York, USA
Cornelius was 36 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1895 - The Breakers, Cornelius Vanderbilt's Newport mansion, completed
Visit Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Visit Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1899 Death 12 September 1899
Manhattan, New York, USA
He died at the age of 55.
Breakers, Newport, R. I.
The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US. It was built between 1893 and 1895 as a summer residence for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. wikipedia
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