We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. His early death meant that the family fortune was quickly divided among his wife and young children before it was able to grow significantly under his direction, with his other brothers doing little to contribute to the Vanderbilt fortune themselves after his death. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found in New Dorp, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Instead, he continued and even married a 17-year-old socialite named Gloria Morgan. Cornelius Vanderbilt II was an American socialite, businessman, and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. His surviving brothers and sisters are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., Gertrude, Alfred, Reginald, and Gladys. Although this did not fully cover the $150,000 debt, Vanderbilt accepted the memorabilia as payment and wiped out the $150,000 debt owed by Grant. Son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, II and Alice Claypoole Vanderbilt William Henry Vanderbilt(May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. After joining as an executive of the Staten Island Railway, he was made its president in 1862 and three years later was appointed vice-president of the Hudson River railway. "of acccptiug the nomination if it was ofleicd, New York, administered seventy-five lashes to a negro woman. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. Eventually it was given by Emperor Nicholas I of Russia to Nicholas Demidoff. In that interview he was quoted saying: "Railroads are not run for the public benefit, but to pay. He was the favorite grandson of William H. Vanderbilt, who left him a legacy of $1,000,000, the income to come to him as soon as he attained his majority, and the disposal of the principal to pass into his hands when he became thirty years old. The Commodore is said to have told his oldest son, William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt, "Any fool can make a fortune; it takes a man of brains to hold onto it." 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 15 photos to this memorial. The family name Aertsen originated from Jan's father, who was named Aert, and he came from the town of De Bilt in the Netherlands. Billy longed to show his father that he was not, in fact, a blatherskite, but never dared stand up to the Commodore. William H. Vanderbilt DeadThe son of Cornelius Vanderbilt succumbs to typhoid fever. On his discharge, he returned to racing in a major way. He inherited nearly $100 million from his father, railroad mogul and family patriarch "The Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt upon his death in 1877 and had increased it to almost $194 million at his death less than nine years later. About William Henry. railroad developer, financier Born: 5/8/1821 Birthplace: New Brunswick, N.J. Male 21 December 1870-23 May 1892 LC6Y-7X8. William Henry Vanderbilt III (24 November 1901-14 April 1981) was the Republican Governor of Rhode Island from 3 January 1939 to 7 January 1941, succeeding Robert E. Quinn and preceding J. Howard McGrath.. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. McLane and Draper were almost beginning to hope, but it was soon evident that it was only a flicker of the candle, and all hope died with the last hemorrhage. But while their legacy is still recognizable today, with their names plastered on universities and cultural landmarks, for many, their fortune has been gone for some time now. William was rewarded for his accomplishments in rebuilding the Long Island Railroad, and became essentially the driving force behind the railroad business of the Vanderbilts. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He dropped out of school at 11 years old to aid his father at work, and five years later, he decided to establish his own shipping business that provided transport services to and from Staten Island and Manhattan, as reported by the National Railroad Hall of Fame. The interview was then published in the Chicago Daily News, but Vanderbilt's words were modified. https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Henry-Vanderbilt, American Heritage - The Public Be Damned, William Henry Vanderbilt - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up). Learn more about managing a memorial . I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Henry Vanderbilt II I found on Findagrave.com. Although Cornelius, the father had married at age 19, he was quite upset when his son William also wanted to get married at age 19 in 1840. : Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), was a passenger on the RMS Lusitania and died when it sank. Drs. 23 May 1892 (aged 21) Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. The Vanderbilts also spent quite a bit of money on philanthropy and exploring their personal interests, especially the Vanderbilts of later generations. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. For him, though, the money was a terrible burden. Death came very peacefully. Had Given No Indication of Serious Illness -- but Evidently Had the Possibility of Death in Mind -- His Family at His Bedside -- a Peculiarly Eccentric Character -- Politician, Editor, and Relig- Ious Enthusiast -- Often Amusing, but Always in Earnest", "MRS. SHEPARD OF A HEART ATTACK; Daughter of the Late William Vanderbilt Succumbs Suddenly in Fifth Avenue Apartment, WAS IN HER 79TH YEAR Had Attended the Wedding of Her Granddaughter, Louise Schleffelin, on Saturday", "W.K. Cornelius apparently felt that William could do little damage on the farm but hopefully the experience would turn him into a man, as envisioned by his father. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. ( See also Vanderbilt family .) It was not until after the Commodores death in 1877 that William was fully able to demonstrate his financial and managerial genius. VANDERBILT DIES IN FRANCE IN HIS 71ST YEAR; Was Eldest Male Survivor of Family That Built Fortune in New York Central. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He had also a large allowance from his father, so large, in fact, that in his sophomore year he gave $5,000 for the new gymnasium at Yale. Cornelius learned his business acumen from his mother, who taught him how to save and invest. His father and mother their five other children, and Dr. J. W. McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. Billy was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on May 8, 1821, to Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt and Sophia Johnson. They do not pay. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. New York Central went from being the second-largest railroad in the United States to having its then-current iteration go bankrupt in 1970. Rather than teaching his children his business skills, the Commodore often left them on their own until they could prove themselves to him. ESTATE NEAR $100,000,000 $300,000,000 Left by His Father in Eight Shares Believed to be Over Billion Total Now", "MRS. HENRY WHITE DIES IN LENOX AT 94; Daughter of W.H. William passed away on December 8, 1885, two years after his retirement. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. Death came very peacefully. Learn more about merges. Death came very peacefully. Cornelius Vanderbilt was born into a humble family in 1794. He roomed in Durfee Hall, Moses Taylor being his roommate. William Henry Vanderbilt (1821 - 1885) Net Worth: $239 billion How He Made His Money: Inheritance, railroads. The William Henry Vanderbilt estate was valued at about $200 million at the time of his death. Part of a New York farming family of modest means, Cornelius "the Commodore Vanderbilt was 16 when he borrowed $100 from his mother in exchange for plowing eight acres of soil, according to Encyclopedia.com. Cornelius worked his way from the ground up, and at the time of his death in 1877, he reportedly had a net worth of approximately $100 million (about $2.5 billion in today's money), and was the wealthiest man in the United States at that time, according to Business Insider. Biltmore Estate is the largest house in the United States, and it was home to one of the Vanderbilts. In addition, he established the Vanderbilt family name in philanthropy. The Vanderbilt organization bought the then bankrupt Long Island Railroad and William was put in charge to reorganize it. From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository. William Henry is a Nashville-based author, investigative mythologist, art historian, and TV presenter. History, Archaeology & Art illuminate a Life on the Hudson, Bert's Maps George Washington Vanderbilt, William Henry Vanderbilt's youngest son, built Biltmore, in Asheville, North Carolina. His occupations were occupation, occupation, occupation, occupation and occupation. Several accounts of the incident were then disseminated; the accounts vary in terms of who conducted the interview, under what circumstance and what was actually said. He married Maria Louisa Kissam on 28 September 1841, in Maryland, United States. Unfortunately, most of these would be demolished in the late 1920s after being sold to real estate developers. Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum. As the youngest son of the family (per Geneanet), Reginald had little involvement in the family business. Florida, in 1904, breaking the one-mile record previously held by Henry Ford. Weve updated the security on the site. William Henry Vanderbilt III (November 24, 1901April 14, 1981) was Governor of Rhode Island and a member of the wealthy and socially prominent Vanderbilt family. He then went to St. Paul's school, Concord, N. H., where he took a great interest in rowing, being stroke of the school crew. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Less than a century later, in 1973, when 120 Vanderbilts came together for a family reunion at Vanderbilt University, there wasn't a single millionaire in attendance. She died of cancer in 2019 at the age of 95. Three of Billy Vanderbilt's sons were particularly known for contributing to philanthropic or cultural causes. He took over for his father as president of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, the Canada Southern Railway, and the Michigan Central Railroad at the time of the Commodore's death. Try again later. From St. Paul's he went to Yale in 1889, becoming a member of the class of 93. Brief Life History of William Henry . There is a problem with your email/password. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In an interview in 1985, she said, "I'm not knocking inherited money but the money I've made has a reality to me that inherited money doesn't have. When his father died of a cerebral hemorrhage, Alfred was the primary inheritor of his $72 million estate, according to The Lusitania Resource. He had also a large allowance from his father, so large, in fact, that in his sophomore year he gave $5,000 for the new gymnasium at Yale.New York Times May 24, 1892, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Failed to report flower. GREAT NEWS! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? There are several anecdotes that describe his reckless lifestyle. As the Billie Holiday song goes, 'Mama may have and Papa may have, but God bless the child that's got his own.'" He greatly expanded the New York Central network and acquired the Chicago and North Western; the Nickel Plate (New York, Chicago, & St. Louis); Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis; and other railroads. He acquired the Chicago and Northwestern, the Nickel Plate, serving Chicago and Saint Louis, the Cleveland Railroad, the Columbus Railroad, the Cincinnati Railroad, the Indianapolis Railroad and many other smaller lines. Gloria Vanderbilt is a noted artist, designer and author. By the time he died in 1877 at the age of 82, he had a net worth of about $105 million (over $2.3 billion today), nearly all of which he left to his oldest son, William Henry Vanderbilt. Geni requires JavaScript! No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. American railroad magnate and philanthropist William Henry Vanderbilt was at first deemed unfit for the business world by his father, Cornelius Vanderbilt. This was when the mode of transportation was horse and carriage, and the . While Billy wasn't as ambitious as his father, he was obsessed with preserving his wealth and would nitpick over expenses. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. Updates? Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Although his formal education was brief, Cornelius proved to be a successful businessman and had a reputation for being competitive. Try again later. It was only in 2019 after his mother's death that Cooper decided to learn more about the Vanderbilts, so he could one day pass the knowledge to his own son. Gloria Laura Vanderbilt was the daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt George Washington Vanderbilt II's nephew. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 2nd Generation to increase the Vanderbilt fortune: When he died in 1877, he left the family fortune, which was estimated at $100 million, to his son, William Henry Vanderbilt. So how does a family go from being one of the richest alive to having little impact in just a few generations? Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was a member of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity and one of the most popular men in his class. According to the Museum of the City of New York, the main gatekeeper was Mrs. Caroline Schermerhorn Astor and her right-hand man Ward McAllister. Search above to list available cemeteries. Peaking in the 1920s, the transport and freight industry began to slump in the 1930s. William Henry Vanderbilt III. Hij was een kleinzoon van William Henry Vanderbilt en James Watson Webb. The year was 1810, and the $100 (equivalent to a little over $2,100 today, per theOfficial Data Foundation)was spent on a boat that he used to start his own transport and freight business. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Cornelius managed the railroad side of the . William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (Sinh ngy 8- 5- 1821 v mt ngy 8- 12- 1885) l mt doanh nhn v mt nh t thin ngi M. [1] He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. She also started her own fashion empire and partnered with manufacturer Mohan Murjani to sell jeans specifically for women with her signature on the back pocket. He eventually married a Norwegian woman in his early 20s, and together, they settled on a farm. Unfortunately, at the young age of 38, Alfred died as a passenger of the RMS Lusitania on May 7, 1915, when it was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine during World War I. He lived in 1930, at address, Rhode Island. As told by Town & Country, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was the great-grandson of the Commodore and the younger brother of Cornelius Vanderbilt III and Alfred Vanderbilt. Born Dec. 21, 1870 in this city, young Vanderbilt was little over twenty-one years ald at the time of his death. He was in delicate health at the time and very susceptible to all malarial influences. By the time of his death, only two of the Commodore's sons were alive, and only the elder, William "Billy" Vanderbilt, had the skills to handle the family business and fortune. Cornelius Vanderbilt, byname Commodore Vanderbilt, (born May 27, 1794, Port Richmond, Staten Island, New York, U.S.died January 4, 1877, New York, New York), American shipping and railroad magnate who acquired a personal fortune of more than $100 million. As a result Cornelius, the father, was disappointed that his son was seemingly worthless in helping him run the family's thriving shipping and railroad businesses. During the past few months the young man had been elected to membership in the Knickerbocker, New York Yacht, Seawanhaka Corinthian, Racket and Tennis, Country, Westchester Polo, and Riding Clubs. He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player. William H. Vanderbilt, eldest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, died at 10:15 o'clock last night at the home of his father, Fifty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue. From St. Paul's he went to Yale in 1889, becoming a member of the class of 93. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Learn more about managing a memorial . Please try again later. [citation needed], He died on December 8, 1885, in Manhattan, New York City. He gave substantial gifts to Vanderbilt University, Columbias College of Physicians and Surgeons, and other recipients. William Henry Vanderbilt III. When he died, he was the richest man in the world. The turn of the century, however, saw a push for more public services, as well as a global conflict that was cutting into trade tariffs, as described by Heritage and ThoughtCo. He was noted as an excellent horseman, a first class cross country rider, and an expert polo player. Drs. Death came very peacefully. In 1899, his father died and, out of his more than $70 million estate, left Cornelius only $500,000. With expenses like that, it's no wonder the Vanderbilts would soon find their fortune dwindling. William Henry Vanderbilt III was born in New York City, New York in 1901, the great-great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt.His father was killed in the sinking of the RMS . William Henry Vanderbilt - Children Children Children of William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam: Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899) Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt (1845-1924) who married Elliot Fitch Shepherd in 1868, Alice Vanderbilt Morris' mother William Kissam Vanderbilt (1849-1920) By the end of World War II, other modes of transportation began overtaking railroads. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt II, and George Washington Vanderbilt III. A second generation arrived at Biltmore House a year later. To use this feature, use a newer browser. His father regarded him as incompetent, and changed his opinion only when William had turned around the Staten Island Railroad (1857-63), which had been bankrupt. William Vanderbilt was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey [1] in 1821. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Try again. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. As written by Arthur T. Vanderbilt II inFortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt, despite the Commodore's great success as a businessman and investor, the man was notoriously harsh and rarely trusted his family with his business and money. This browser does not support getting your location. Despite being the third-eldest son, Alfred was thought to be the one who would best handle the family fortune. The youngest child of William Henry . Verify and try again. Young Vanderbilt was stricken with typhoid fever, which it is thought he contracted while on a Easter tour through the Western States. He wis the eldest son o Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir tae his fortuin an a prominent member o the Vanderbilt faimily. When William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt I was born on 8 May 1821, in Somerset, New Jersey, United States, his father, Cornelius "Commodore" Vanderbilt I, was 26 and his mother, Sophia Johnson, was 26. William lived on month day 1922, at address, Rhode Island. [1], His father Cornelius frequently berated and criticized him, calling his eldest son a "blockhead" and a "blatherskite". Instead of helping out with the family's shipping business, Cornelius sent William to manage a family farm in Staten Island in 1840. Following William H's death in 1885, number 640 passed to various members of the family and was later rented by industrialist Henry Clay Frick. Year should not be greater than current year. In 1841, Billy married Maria Louisa Kissam (18211896), daughter of the Reverend Samuel Kissam and Margaret Hamilton Adams. He was in delicate health at the time and very susceptible to all malarial influences. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family.Vanderbilt became the richest American after he took over his father's fortune in 1877 until his own death in 1885, passing on a substantial part of the . Later on, Cornelius also decided to go into the railroad business and acquired stocks for several railways including the Harlem and New York Railroads, as well as the New York Central and Hudson River Railroads. NNIis registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. His estate was divided amongst his eight children and his wife, the bulk of the estate going to his eldest two sons, William Kissam Vanderbilt and Cornelius Vanderbilt II. However, before his death William had nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune. He roomed in Durfee Hall, Moses Taylor being his roommate. The baby girl that Reggie Vanderbilt left behind by his death in 1925 would grow up to be fashion designer, writer, artist, actress, and socialite Gloria Vanderbilt, famous for her jeans in the early 1980s. Despite this, William K. "Willie" Vanderbilt, the son of Billy Vanderbilt and grandson of the Commodore, was married to Alva Smith, a social-climbing force who was determined to be accepted into New York's high society. When Cornelius passed away in 1877, the entire company was turned over to William. His surviving brothers and sisters are Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., Gertrude, Alfred, Reginald, and Gladys. Today, Biltmore Estate is a tourist attraction where visitors can see the original collections of George and Edith. He died in 1885 at the age of 64. Harold's brother William Kissam "Willie K" Vanderbilt II launched the Vanderbilt Cup for auto racing. Suddenly, the Vanderbilts' fortunes and inheritances were cut, and their expensive lifestyles became harder to fund. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The vase was over 9 feet tall and was mounted in bronze. His oldest brother had died young, and his second eldest, CorneliusVanderbilt III, had been disinherited after getting married without his parents' approval. Drs. He inherited nearly $100 million from his father. Please reset your password. More, Housed in the New York State Library, the NNRC offers students, educators, scholars and researchers a vast collection of early documents and reference works on America's Dutch era. Gloria became the subject of headlines in 1934 when she was just 10 years old due to a custody battle between her mother and her aunt, per History. William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. William Henry Vanderbilt, (born May 8, 1821, New Brunswick, N.J., U.S.died Dec. 8, 1885, New York, N.Y.), American railroad magnate and philanthropist who nearly doubled the Vanderbilt family fortune established and in large part bequeathed to him by his father, Cornelius. Three years after his wedding, Cornelius would understand just how intensely his family had hated the marriage. [citation needed]. While his sister-in-laws were building some of New York City's biggest mansions, George W. Vanderbilt and his wife Edith looked to Asheville, North Carolina, to build Biltmore. William Henry Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Childhood. William greatly expanded the railroad operations including the New York Central System. Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) . William H. Vanderbilt received, the first part of his education at Cutler's School, in this city. He was the favorite grandson of William H. Vanderbilt, who left him a legacy of $1,000,000, the income to come to him as soon as he attained his majority, and the disposal of the principal to pass into his hands when he became thirty years old. Industrialist, Businessman Born Cornelius VANDERBILT II American socialite, heir, and businessman Born on November 27, 1843 in Staten Island, New York, USA , United States Died on September 12, 1899 in New York City, New York, USA Born on November 27 35 Deceased on September 12 35 Family tree Report an error Vanderbilt Cornelius 1764 - 1832 Hand The Vanderbilts, owners of a railroad empire brought to the top by ruthless patriarch Cornelius "the Commodore" Vanderbilt, were once the richest family on the planet. A hemorrhage of the stomach occurred at 8:30P.M. He also left bequests to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the YMCA, and to several churches and hospitals. "The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. He also said that his ancestors grew up thinking that money would always be there and they didn't need to work for it, which is the opposite of his philosophy. Family members linked to this person will appear here. William H. Vanderbilt DeadThe son of Cornelius Vanderbilt succumbs to typhoid fever. The remains of, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/26/t-magazine/wharton-custom-country-undine-spragg.html#commentsContainer, Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA, Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum, New Dorp, Richmond County (Staten Island), New York, USA, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (RMS Lusitania victim), The Pacific Commercial Advertiser - June 6 1892, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1791-1963. Gilded Age New York, the period where the Vanderbilts were most prominent, was dominated by strict social hierarchy. By 1879, he was ready to sell some of his shares so that he would no longer be considered the sole owner. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. [citation needed], In 1883, reporter John Dickinson Sherman questioned him about why he ran the limited express train: "Do your limited express trains pay or do you run them for the accommodation of the public?" Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Failed to remove flower. Although Cornelius had never been much of a philanthropist, except for his one million dollar gift to Central University in Nashville, Tennessee, which then became the now prestigious Vanderbilt University, William became quite active as a philanthropist in his later years. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 - December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was born in 1821 and as a young man, his father didn't believe that he was ambitious. On his own, Cornelius made several technological developments that earned him royalties from patents and lived a lavish life. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. His eight married daughters were ignored since they no longer bore the family name, but, of course, that was just one factor that barred his daughters from taking over the business. It was only upon his death that Cornelius gave his son William the ultimate compliment for being a proven manager by turning over the entire Vanderbilt organization to William so that he could manage it as he saw fit. 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McLane were at the bedside when the young man breathed his last. He was the eldest son of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, an heir to his fortune and a prominent member of the Vanderbilt family. As described by The Lusitania Resource, most of the inheritance went to his younger brother Alfred, with his other siblings receiving $7 million each.