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Louise Whitfield Carnegie (March 7, 1857 – June 24, 1946) was an American philanthropist. She was the wife of Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.
Feb 26, 2021 · Andrew met Louise Whitfield when he was 45 and she was 23. He was one the most famous bachelors in the US with a value of $20 million ($350 million today) and growing. His merged steel companies would become the largest corporation on earth.
Learn about the life and marriage of Louise Whitfield and Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist who gave away his fortune. See photos of their wedding dress, honeymoon, and graves.
Louise Whitfield married Andrew Carnegie in 1887 and became his partner in his philanthropic endeavors, especially in building free public libraries. She died in 1946 and was remembered as a true lady and a fine example of American womanhood.
Jan 20, 1997 · Five months later Andrew Carnegie, age 51, married Louise Whitfield, age 30, in a private ceremony. "He is so much more thoughtful in little things than... before we were married," Louise...
In 1880, Carnegie, at age 45, began courting Louise Whitfield, age 23. Carnegie's mother was the primary obstacle to the relationship.
A mutual friend introduces Carnegie to 21-year old Louise Whitfield, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Carnegie continues to call on her family from time to time. 1872: Carnegie sees...
