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Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt was childless when he committed suicide, in 1882, and George Washington Vanderbilt died during the Civil War, before having any children. All of the Vanderbilt multimillionaires descend through the oldest son Billy and his wife.
Apr 16, 2010 · Learn about Cornelius Vanderbilt, a self-made shipping and railroad tycoon who became one of the wealthiest Americans of the 19th century. Find out how he made his fortune, his role in the Erie Railroad War and his philanthropic donation to Vanderbilt University.
Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (December 29, 1830 – April 2, 1882) was an American socialite and member of the Vanderbilt family. After having a troubled relationship with his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt , he eventually died by suicide at the age of 51.
Cornelius Vanderbilt (May 27, 1794 - January 4, 1877) was an American industrialist, born on Staten Island, New York. He entered the transportation business at the age of 16 when he established a freight-and-passenger ferry service between Staten Island and Manhattan.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1794-1877) Who Was Cornelius Vanderbilt? Cornelius Vanderbilt began a passenger ferry business in New York harbor with one boat, then started his own steamship company, eventually controlling...
Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt, the discarded son of the late Commodore Vanderbilt, shot himself in the head at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and died four hours later.
May 11, 2018 · Cornelius Vanderbilt. Born May 27, 1794 (Port Richmond, New York) Died January 4, 1877 (New York, New York) Shipping executive. Railroad executive. Financier. When Cornelius Vanderbilt died in 1877, he left an estate valued at $100 million.
