1920), Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt (m. 1923; his death 1925), mother: Alice Claypoole Gwynne Vanderbilt, siblings: Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt, Cornelius Vanderbilt III, Gertrude Vanderbilt, Gladys Moore Vanderbilt, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, William Henry Vanderbilt II, children: Cathleen Vanderbilt Gloria Vanderbilt, City: New York City, Staten Island, New York, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/47217496068454557/, https://in.pinterest.com/pin/131167407872564533/. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [11] In 2021 dollars,[12] $73million is equivalent to $2.38billion. Is there any chance this could lead to prison time? Geni requires JavaScript! Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was born in 1880. He left around $100 million when he died in 1877 at age 82. He was the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and maternal grandfather of Anderson Cooper. 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Sources: Dowling Family Tree - Tim Dowling - rootsweb, 2001-2015 - - electronic - I55119--- : Add to your scrapbook. Widow Of Financier, Long Ill. Was A Leader In Brilliant Era Of New York Society", "H.P. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Vanderbilt family. 1967), the television news anchor.[23]. Reginald Vanderbilt died of liver failure due to alcohol abuse and was interred in the Vanderbilt family vault in the Moravian Cemetery at New Dorp on Staten Island, New York. father. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, the most famous fourth generation Vanderbilt, remained in the news for about a decade after his death due to the much publicized court battle over his daughter Gloria's custody. Great-Grandson and Namesake of Commodore Succumbs in Miami to Brain Hemorrhage. He was a successful athlete and a well-known polo player when he was a teenager. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. There is a problem with your email/password. H. Vanderbilt Dead. [11] Before their divorce in 1920,[12] the couple had one daughter:[6] Cathleen Vanderbilt (19041944),[13] who married Henry Cooke Cushing III (18951960) in 1923. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. "I had no relationship with her at all and I just worshiped her from afar," Vanderbilt said of her mother in a 2016 interview with Cooper. David K. Li is a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Reginalds sister, eventually acquired custody of his 10-year-old daughter. His philanthropy had been such that he did not increase the wealth that had been left to him. Try again later. 7 birth records, View In 1923, Cathleen was married to Henry "Harry" Cooke Cushing III (18951960) in the Italian Gardens of the Ambassador Hotel. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Reginald married Cathleen Neilson in 1903, and their daughter, Cathleen Vanderbilt, was born to them. Though at different times in her life she worked as a stage and TV actress, model, textile designer, and artist, Vanderbilt was best known for her extravagant social life and her close friendships with the likes of Truman Capote and Diane von Furstenberg and romances with Frank Sinatra, Howard Hughes, and Sidney Lumet. The average age of All rights reserved. While most members of the Vanderbilt family were famous for their family fortune built by patriarch Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt did not pursue a business career. Known Also as Dog Fancier. He gambled away most of his inheritance. The much-publicized court struggle over his daughter Glorias custody kept Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, the most famous fourth generation Vanderbilt, in the press for about a decade after his death. Two in, ilt and Miss Cathleen Neilson. Vanderbilt is the mother of CNN anchor Anderson Cooper. Cornelius Vanderbilt II. "She was 95 years old, but ask anyone close to her and theyd tell you, she was the youngest person they knew, the coolest and most modern. [5], In 1903,[8] Reginald married Cathleen Neilson (18851927)[9] at Parker Cottage in Newport, Rhode Island. "Earlier this month, we had to take her to the hospital," Cooper said. Born. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. His 70-room summer residence, The Breakers in Newport, Rhode Island, still stands as a memory of his lifestyle. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She was buried in the Aurelia Castillo family vault at Colon Cemetery, Havana. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the fifth child of his parents, inherited most of the fortune, while the rest was divided among Reginald and his two sisters. Son of Cornelius Vanderbilt, II and Alice Claypoole Vanderbilt "I felt no connection at all. His first wife, whom he married on April 14, 1903, was Cathleen G. Neilson. [4][5], Reginald was a grandson of William Henry Vanderbilt (18211885), and great-grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (17941877). He died from apparent natural causes at the young age of 45. [21], Through his daughter Gloria, Reginald is the maternal grandfather of Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski (b. Gloria Vanderbilt sits with models wearing jeans from her denim line. The story made national headlines, and the Poor Little Rich Girl Gloria became a fascinating narrative for tabloid stories. Cathleen Vanderbilt, 1904 - 1961 Cathleen Vanderbilt 1904 1961. . This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. By the time Reggie Vanderbilt met her, he had already squandered the $7 million willed to him by his late father and was using up a $5 million trust set up for him by his grandfather. Family With Him At End. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? However, after his death on September 12, 1899, from a brain hemorrhage, his brother William Kissam Vanderbilt assumed control of the family. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Vanderbilt established a reputation for a strong work ethic while clerking at the Shoe and Leather Bank in New York City. All rights reserved. "Gloria Vanderbilt was an extraordinary woman who loved life and lived it on her own terms. liver cirrhosis. When her father died while she was a toddler, she and her half-sister became the subject of a custody suit between her mother, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, and her paternal aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, who ultimately gained custody. Try again. Despite the marvelous wealth she inherited, she said she never felt part of the Vanderbilt family, with no close ties to the elder Gloria. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, Dies In Home At 89. Summary. Great-Grandson and Namesake of Commodore Succumbs in Miami to Brain Hemorrhage. After her father's death 18 months later, Vanderbilt inherited a $4.7 million . Gloria Laura Morgan Vanderbilt was born in Manhattan Lying-In Hospital on Feb. 20, 1924, the only child of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and his second wife, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt. [1] Among his siblings was Gertrude Vanderbilt (18751942), who married Harry Payne Whitney,[2] Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (18771915),[3] and Gladys Moore Vanderbilt (18861965), who married Count Lszl Szchenyi. Her fashion career largely ended in the 1990s, and afterward she focused primarily on making art and writing, ultimately publishing several books of poetry and memoirs. In his turn, he succeeded them as the chairman and the president of the New York Central and related railroad lines in 1885. Known for his philanthropy, he donated large amounts of money to various universities and helped to built tenement houses in New York City with a $1 million donation. [1], Through his son, Alfred, he was the grandfather of William Henry Vanderbilt III, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Jr., and George Washington Vanderbilt III.[1]. GREAT NEWS! Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Cathleen Arostegui (148102790)? But by then, a new calling had snugly fit into Vanderbilt's life, spurred by her love of working with fabrics as an artist. Read our investigation, How Meghan Markle reveals Donald Trumps big royal lie, From the Archive: Swearing off the party circuit with Paris Hilton and her fianc Paris, Why Chernobyls unique form of dread was so addicting. This account has been disabled. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Invite family and friends to share what they know about Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt and Miss Neilson Wed From It", "R.C. American equestrian and scion of the Vanderbilt fortune (18801925), "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. 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. His father, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the prominent Vanderbilt family, was an American socialite, and businessman. There was an error deleting this problem. Reginald Vanderbilt. Looking for more? In her later years, Vanderbilt wrote several memoirs and novels, and was the focus of a joint documentary "Nothing Left Unsaid" with Cooper in 2016. When we share what we know, together we discover more. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Connect to 885 Vanderbilt profiles on Geni, LISHED 1873 REPORT SEAPLANE IS FOUND SHENANDOAH. During his short lifetime, he founded a number of equestrian organizations, of which, he was also the president. Unlike other members of the Vanderbilt family, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt did not pursue a commercial career after patriarch Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt built the family fortune. A huge foreign motor car of primitive design, roaring by night through Cathleen was born on January 23, 1904 in Manhattan, New York City. In 1880, in the year that Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was born, on February 2nd the city of Wabash, Indiana became the third city in the world to be lit by electricity. Experiences, organizations, & how he spent his time. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. This browser does not support getting your location. She ultimately made more money than she inherited through her fashion venture, earning $10 million in 1980 alone. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. year ago, that Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was going out for the "I had black eyes.". There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Like his brother Neily, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt contributed nothing to the family coffers. Family With Him at End. Vanderbilt. Crew find itselfand its customersagain? 1925. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 2019 TIME USA, LLC. Drag images here or select from your computer for Cathleen Vanderbilt Arostegui memorial. There are several anecdotes that describe his reckless lifestyle. mother. [15][13], On March 6, 1923,[16] he married Gloria Mercedes Morgan (19041965). By signing up you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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In 1890, he was merely 10 years old when on July 3rd, Idaho became the 43rd state in the United States. Summary. imported from Wikimedia project. Dies in Home at 89. WHITNEY DIES AT 58 OF PNEUMONIA Heir to Wealth and Prestige. in the family tree section to add relatives, or press the "X" She married four times and had four children, two with conductor Leopold Stokowski and two with her fourth husband, Wyatt Cooper, who died after surgery at the age of 50 in 1978. He was the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and maternal grandfather of Anderson Cooper. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Resend Activation Email. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Her father, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, was 43, a gambler and boozer dying of liver disease when he married Gloria Morgan, 19, in 1923. Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. He was the youngest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt II (18431899) and Alice Claypoole Gwynne (18451934). Year should not be greater than current year. From her greed is good heyday to her post-divorce denouement cavorting with a series of freaky Italian lovers, it was Ivana, all along, who gilded the Trump name. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Gertrude developed a strong interest in art. She was the first woman to hold an elected Federal office. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. She was the only daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (18801925) and his first wife, Cathleen (ne Neilson; 18851927). This is a carousel with slides. Reginald 'Reggie' Claypoole Vanderbilt millionaire equestrian, GloriaVanderbilt's father, with is wife Kathleen Neilson, aboard a liner c. 1925. Gloria Morgan, his wife, initially looked after the child, occasionally leaving her in the care of her aunts while she traveled. [1] His estate at the time of his death was appraised at $72,999,867, $20million of which was real estate. Gloria was born on August 23 1904 . Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gloria (Morgan . H.P. Failed to delete flower. "And that you can still think the best thing is around the corner.". [20] He is buried in the Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum in Staten Island, New York. Gloria Vanderbilt's great-great-grandfather was rail and shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, once America's richest man. Often Host to Royalty", "H.P. EILSON OVERCOME OBJECTIONS TO MARRIAGE Mothers of the Young Millionaire and the Beautiful Knickerbocker Heiress United in Opposing Earlj m the ; propaganda at Rome, it is stated that Arehblshop Farley would not, as has been asserted, officiate at the. Due to Gloria Morgans young age, and a dispute over her actual birth year, she was considered by some as a minor herself, requiring a guardian. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Vanderbilt fell for Old Blue Eyes, leaving her husband for a fling with the crooner that lasted just a few months. In 1934, the Vanderbilt family began a custody dispute because they believed she was a detrimental influence on Gloria. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Reginald was the sixth of seven siblings, the eldest two of whom died before reaching adulthood. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? This section is to introduce Reginald Vanderbilt with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. He started to frequent various horse-riding clubs and also became an organizer for the National Horseshow association of America. He Had Come to This City on Monday from Newport to Attend a Railroad Meeting Funeral Services to be Held on Friday", "Wm. Select the pencil to add details. Sorry! You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 1965. He gambled away most of his inheritance. Mother of Harry Cooke Cushing, IV. Vanderbilt had established a $2.5 million trust for his daughter Gloria, who had spent much of his riches via gambling and drinking. He was well-known for his charity, having given enormous sums of money to several universities and contributing $1 million to the construction of tenement dwellings in New York City. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Inventing Ivana Trump: Her Improbable Rise and Tragic Death. At only 18 months of age, Gloria Vanderbilt became a millionaire in her own right, courtesy of a trust fund in the wake of the death of her father from cirrhosis of the liver. English Wikipedia. On October 9, 1940, she married for the third and final time to Antonio Martin Arostegui (19111986), the publisher of PM, the only English afternoon newspaper in Havana, Cuba. Cathleen obtained a divorce from Lowman on June 7, 1940 in the Cuban courts. Learn more about managing a memorial . He had attended Yale University following his brothers, but dropped out after two years without completing graduation. [citation needed], Through his eldest daughter, Vanderbilt was the grandfather of Henry Cooke Cushing IV (19242000),[21] who was married to Georgia Walters "Georgette Windsor" (b. He attended Yale University, where he acquired a reputation for dissipationand no diploma. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. On September 4, 1925, Reginald died of liver failure due to alcohol abuse at his country home, Sandy Point Farm, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Vanderbilt had established a $2.5 million trust for his daughter Gloria, who had spent much of his riches via gambling and drinking. When you share a memory, or just show that you care by interacting with the biography, Vanderbilt told Interview Magazine in 2014. told England's Telegraph newspaper in 2004. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. He inherited $10 million from his father at the age of 21, and in 1915, he inherited $5 million from his brother Alfred who died aboard the RMS 'Lusitania'. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. WPORT, R..I., Aug. 5. Often Host to Royalty", "VANDERBILT WEDDING APRIL 15; Reginald Vanderbilt to be Married to Miss Cathleen Neilson in Newport", "Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt Elude the Curious by Leaving Their Train at Roxbury Crossing", "Famous Newport Villa May Be Sold for Taxes; R.C. Her son Carter Vanderbilt Cooper died after jumping from his mothers balcony in 1988 at the age of 23. Alice's youngest son Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt married Miss Cathleen Gebhard Neilson at Arleigh (which her mother rented for the occasion) in April of 1903. . totally messed up renovation of the Plaza Hotel. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Before their divorce in 1932, they lived at 26 East 96th Street and were the parents of Henry Cooke Cushing IV (19242000), a polo player and investor who was married to Georgia Walters "Georgette Windsor" (born 1924), Ruth Swift Dunbar (19322010), Rosalba Neri (born 1939), and Laura Alvarez. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Like a vanished world.. Failed to delete memorial. There was a problem getting your location. Cause: Liver failure. Montana had granted women unrestricted voting rights in 1914, 6 years before women got the vote nationally. While he was gambling at racetracks, he developed an interest in the equestrian sector as well. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. What is Reginald's ethnicity and where did his parents, grandparents & great-grandparents come from? 2023 Cond Nast. [18], Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt died from cirrhosis due to alcoholism on September 4, 1925, at his country home, Sandy Point Farm, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. The heiress, socialite, and designer captivated onlookers and changed American fashion with her line of denim. She was the only daughter of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (1880-1925) and his first wife, Cathleen (ne Neilson; 1885-1927). As a result, by the fourth generation, the familys fortune had plummeted. If you check the "Remember me" box, you will be automatically signed in for 30 days to TIME.com when you visit in the future. This is a carousel with slides. Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Try again later. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reginald Claypoole . Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (January 14, 1880 - September 4, 1925) was a member of the Vanderbilt family. Add Reginald's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. Her devotion to the man she called the love of her life was so strong that she never remarried after Wyatt Cooper's death from a heart attack in 1978. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. As it must to all men, Death came last week to Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. This endeared him to his grandfather, the 'Commodore,' who was a strong believer in personal industry. Reginald Vanderbilt died at age 45 years old in 1925.