Drag images here or select from your computer for William Kissam Vanderbilt II memorial. This account has been disabled. On May 9, 1917, Vanderbilt went into active service in the Navy as a lieutenant (junior grade) in command of USS Tarantula (SP-124) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? [7] He built a mansion complete with docking facilities for his yacht, a seaplane hangar, tennis courts, swimming pool, and an eleven-hole golf course. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Oct 20, 2014 - William Kissam Vanderbilt II (2.3.1878|8.1.1944) Eldest son of William Kissam Vanderbilt & Alva Erskine Smith. Sorry! Carl Fisher traded 7 acres of Fisher Island to William K. Vanderbilt II in exchange for a 265-foot yacht named the “Eagle” and a $1 exchange in 1927; Building of the Vanderbilt Mansion was completed in 1936; Developer is Fisher Island Holdings, LLC During this period William K. Vanderbilt II was developing a country estate on forty-three acres at Centerport, Long Island, designed by Whitney Warren, architect of the Grand Central Terminal and other buildings owned by the Vanderbilt family interests. In July of that year, this carefree railroad executive, commenced, on this, the most powerful private yacht in the world, a cruise around the globe. Educated by tutors, St. Mark's School, + Harvard he dropped out after 2 years. When his eldest son, William Kissam Vanderbilt II, entered the employ of the New York Central, in 1903, William K. Sr. withdrew from business and devoted himself to sport; leaving the Vanderbilt railroad interests in the capable hands of Board Chairman, Senator Chauncey M. Depew. Contents 1 Early life Register of Commissioned Officers of the U.S. July 1, 1939. pg. In 1904, Willie set a new land speed record of 92.30 mph (148.54 km/h) in a Mercedes at the Daytona Beach Road Course at Ormond Beach, Florida. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. He attended Harvard University but dropped out after two years. His new high-speed road complemented a train service that allowed a rapid exit from Manhattan. William Kissam Vanderbilt II : biography March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944 William Kissam Vanderbilt II (2 March 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. William Kissam Vanderbilt, II (1878-1944) Townhouse 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY McKim, Mead & White, Architects. His eight married daughters were ignored since they no longer bore the family name, but, of course, that was just one factor that … As a twenty-year-old, in 1898 he ordered a French De Dion-Bouton motor tricycle and had it shipped to New York. The son of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, Neily, as he was called by friends and family, earned the ire of his parents by eloping with Grace Wilson, a New York socialite whose two sisters had married into London society. Jul 4, 2016 - So far we've looked at how media-star Anderson Cooper, newly out and proud, is the great-great-grandson of William Henry Vanderbilt and his wife, Maria Louisa Kissam Vanderbilt, who had four sons and four daughters. A few months later, he was elected president of the New York Central Railroad and acted in this capacity for the remainder of the war. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Place the pin on the map to plot a location. 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Becoming the first suburban automobile commuter, in 1910 Willie began work on the much more elaborate and costly "Eagle's Nest" estate at Centerport, Long Island. Railroad executive, accomplished yachtsman, pioneer automobile racing driver and promoter, explorer and philanthropist. On October 1, 1917, he was released from active duty and given a temporary leave of absence to resume his duties of vice-president of the New York Central Railroad. pg. In the mid to late 1920s Carl Fisher met William Kissam Vanderbilt II, an avid sportsman and frequent visitor to Miami and Key West. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) Automobile Enthusiast, Yachtsman, and Collector William K. Vanderbilt II, known to friends as “Willie K.,” was the great-grandson of the legendary railroad tycoon “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt and a long-time Huntington resident. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. He built a race track on Long Island, the first high speed road other than the Long Island Railroad. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. However, a French Panhard vehicle won the race and fans would have to wait until 1908 when 23-year-old George Robertson of Garden City, New York, became the first American to win the Vanderbilt Cup. About this site... Vanderbilt Family Crest (Dutch) This library is dedicated to the life of William K. Vanderbilt II. Try again. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Hij was een bekend paardenfokker met welke dieren hij vele races won. The Vanderbilt Cup auto races repeatedly had crowd control problems and at the 1906 race a spectator was killed. Willie K. did his turn as a rail executive, too, serving for a time as president of the New York Central. He was a producer, known for Over the Seven Seas (1932). He was married to Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and Virginia Fair. Please reset your password. 1910) William Kissam Vanderbilt, II, full-length, standing on track for automobile race, facing right, with crowd in grandstand in background. Nathaniel Johnson 9. July 1, 1941. pg. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Cornelius Vanderbilt 8. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Willie was educated by tutors and at St. Mark's School. William Kissam Vanderbilt II died on January 8, 1944 of a heart ailment and was interred in the family mausoleum at the Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island, New York. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Vanderbilt Walks Down New York City'S Park Avenue With His Second Wife Rosamund Lancaster Warburton Shortly After Their Marriage In Paris. Socialite Grace Wilson Vanderbilt spent Vanderbilt money with enthusiasm and aplomb. He spent his childhood at the family’s Fifth Avenue mansion, at summer houses in Newport, Marble House, and Long Island, Idle Hour. Vanderbilt, William K. (William Kissam), 1878-1944 William Kissam Vanderbilt II American racing driver Vanderbilt, William Kissam, 1878-1944 Vanderbilt, William K. 1878-1944 We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. People similar to or like William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Children of William Henry Vanderbilt and Maria Louisa Kissam: Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843–1899) Margaret Louisa Vanderbilt-Shepherd (1845–1924) However, sailing would take second place to his enthusiasm for fast cars. Phebe Hand 4. He was a bother to Harold Stirling Vanderbilt and Consuelo Vanderbilt. William Kissam II, known to friends as “Willie K". We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. 1910 photo William Kissam Vanderbilt, II, full-length, standing on track for e2: Amazon.ca: Home & Kitchen Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. While a great part of his life was filled with travel and leisure activities, Willie's father put him to work at the family's New York Central Railroad offices at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Baltic Nobiliy. A system error has occurred. Compiled and written by Robert Bruce. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) Automobile Enthusiast, Yachtsman, and Collector William K. Vanderbilt II, known to friends as “Willie K.,” was the great-grandson of the legendary railroad tycoon “Commodore” Cornelius Vanderbilt and a long-time Huntington resident. He was born on March 2, 1878 in New York City, the second child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erksine Smith.He was a brother to Harold Stirling Vanderbilt and Consuelo Vanderbilt.Born to a life of luxury, he was raised in Vanderbilt mansions, traveled to Europe frequently, and sailed the globe on yachts owned by his father. The Alva was converted to a gunboat and commissioned as the USS Plymouth (PG-57) on December 29, 1941. William Henry Vanderbilt's enormous estate was divided amongst his eight children and his wife, the bulk of the estate going to his eldest two sons, William K. Vanderbilt and Cornelius Vanderbilt II. He remarried (1903) Anne Harriman Sands Rutherford. Try again later. William K. Vanderbilt. William Kissam Vanderbilt b. Known as Willie K., he was a brother to Harold Stirling Vanderbilt and Consuelo Vanderbilt. Amazon.com: William Kissam Vanderbilt Ii N(1878-1944) American Yachtsman And Car Enthusiast Vanderbilt Driving His Imported German Car The White Ghost At Daytona Beach Florida Photograph 1904 Poster Print by (18: Posters & Prints An international event, designed to spur American manufacturers into racing, the race's large cash prize drew the top drivers and their vehicles from across the Atlantic Ocean who had competed in Europe's Gordon Bennett Cup. Naval Reserve. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. His great passions, however, were horse racing and especially high-speed autos. William Kissam Vanderbilt II : biography March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944 William Kissam Vanderbilt II (2 March 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Alva was born & raised in mobile, AL; daughter of Murray Forbes Smith, a successful cotton merchant of Scottish descent, and Phoebe Desha, daughter of Gen. Robert Desha. William had 2 siblings: Consuelo Balsan and one other sibling. A major turning point in their relationship occurred on the family trip to Europe on the steamship Vanderbilt in 1860, after which, the two became very close and Billy was given a greater role in business matters. He was born on October 26, 1878, in New York City,[1] the second child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erskine Smith. William K. Vanderbilt II William Kissam Vanderbilt [1878-1944], known as "Willie K." was born in 1878 and spent many of his earliest days sailing all over the world on various yachts owned by his father. William Kissam Vanderbilt II was born in New York City, the second Child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Kissam Vanderbilt. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Brother to Harold Stirling Vanderbilt & Consuelo Vanderbilt. Wikipedia. By the 1940s, Vanderbilt had organized his will so that, upon his death, the Eagle's Nest property along with a $2 million upkeep fund would be given to Suffolk County, New York to serve as a public museum. Acquiring the 213-foot Diesel yacht 'Ara', in 1922, he would travel over 135,000 miles on many voyages, spending much of his time collecting marine specimens during his explorations. To suggest a change to a cemetery page, visit the Cemetery Corrections forum. We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. This home was called Alva Base and the architect was Maurice Fatio. [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/94507273/. William Kissam Vanderbilt Ii /N(1878-1944). We’ve updated the security on the site. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Failed to report flower. Born to a life of luxury, he was raised in Vanderbilt mansions, travelled to Europe frequently, and sailed the globe on yachts owned by his father. 3. Soon, he acquired other motorized vehicles and before long began to infuriate citizens and officials alike as he sped through the towns and villages of Long Island, New York, en route to Idle Hour, his parents' summer estate at Oakdale. William Kissam Vanderbilt II : biography March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944 After the war, Vanderbilt was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve on May 17, 1921. Construction began in 1907 of the multimillion-dollar toll highway that was to run from the Kissena Corridor in Queens County over numerous bridges and overpasses to Lake Ronkonkoma, a distance of 48 miles (77 km). 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Besides building a pair of Fifth Avenue mansions known as the Marble Twins, preceded by a townhouse on West 53 rd, and a summer cottage in Bar Harbor, George Washington Vanderbilt II built Biltmore House, which remains the largest house ever built in the United States. Your password must be at least 8 characters, 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. , ca. März 1899 heiratete sie in San Francisco den Rennfahrer und Präsidenten der New York Central Railroad William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878–1944), ältester Sohn des Eisenbahn-Tycoon William Kissam Vanderbilt (1849–1920) und seiner ersten Ehefrau Alva Erskine Smith (1853–1933). Serving in the United States Navy in 1917-1918, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Reserve; later receiving his master's certificate, endorsed for all oceans and unlimited tonnage. Born into the Vanderbilt family, he … William Kissam Vanderbilt II | Russell Jesse | ISBN: 9785513630760 | Kostenloser Versand für alle Bücher mit Versand und Verkauf duch Amazon. Named 'Eagle's Nest', the estate consisted of a sprawling mansion that preserved architectural elements from his father's dwellings, a swimming pool, private golf course, sea plane hangar, and a marine museum housing specimens and artifacts collected on his many voyages. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. William Kissam Vanderbilt, a son of William Henry and grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, was making possible the first large, “modern” dormitory on campus. Try again later. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. William Kissam Vanderbilt, III: Birthdate: November 27, 1907: Birthplace: New York, New York, United States: Death: 1933 (25-26) SC, United States (automobile accident) Immediate Family: Son of William Kissam Vanderbilt II and Virginia Graham Vanderbilt Brother of Muriel Vanderbilt and Consuelo Earl. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Giovanni Boldini: William Kissam Vanderbilt II, Öl auf Leinwand, um 1910 Am 26. 1910. William K. Vanderbilt was born on March 2, 1878 in New York City, New York, USA as William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Born to a life of luxury, he was raised in Vanderbilt mansions, traveled to Europe frequently, and sailed the globe on yachts owned by his father. Year should not be greater than current year. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. At age 10, during a stay in the south of France he had ridden in a steam-powered tricycle from Beaulieu-sur-Mer the 7 kilometers to Monte Carlo. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (March 2, 1878 – January 8, 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. Willie’s parents approved. He died on January 8, 1944 in New York City. Already extremely wealthy from a trust fund and from his income as president of the New York Central Railroad Company, on his father's death in 1920 Willie inherited a multimillion-dollar fortune. Naval Reserve. His sons William Kissam Vanderbilt II (1878-1944) and Harold Stirling Vanderbilt (1884-1970) were the last to be active in the railroads, the latter losing a proxy battle for the New York Central Railroad in the 1950s. Failed to delete memorial. When he was twenty years old, Willie K. met Virginia Graham Fair, known as Birdie. A few years later, he engaged William Belanske, an artist from the American Museum of Natural History to participate with him in a scientific voyage to the Galapagos Islands. As written by Arthur T. Vanderbilt II in Fortune'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. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. This Vanderbilt was the first suburban automobile commuter; driving between his office in New York and his country estate, 'Deepdale', at Great Neck, Long Island. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Ancestors of William Kissam Vanderbilt II 16. Before their separation and divorce, Vanderbilt and his wife had a son and two daughters, the younger of whom was named for his sister: The Vanderbilts separated after ten years of marriage but did not formally divorce until 1927 when he wanted to remarry. Please try again later. Coveting Vanderbilt’s 250-foot yacht, the Eagle, Fisher proposed, “Part of my island for your boat.” And so was the legendary trade. Coveting Vanderbilt’s 250-foot yacht, the Eagle, Fisher proposed, “Part of my island for your boat.” And so was the legendary trade. Since 1950, the site has operated as the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum.[12]. He acquired a vast array of artifacts for his collection during his well-documented travels and after service with the United States Navy during World War I, he published a book titled "A Trip Through Sicily, Tunisia, Algeria, and Southern France." Register of Commissioned Officers of the U.S. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [5] William Belanske, who had accompanied Vanderbilt on his Galapagos voyage, was employed as the full-time curator of this museum.[6]. Photographed C1927. × That same year, he launched the Vanderbilt Cup, the first major trophy in American auto racing. William K. Vanderbilt II William Kissam Vanderbilt [1878-1944], known as “Willie K.,” was born in 1878 and spent many of his earliest days sailing around the world on various yachts owned by his father. However, the toll road was never able to generate sustainable profits and in 1938 it was formally ceded to the county governments in lieu of the $80,000 due in back taxes. (en) William Kissam Vanderbilt IIFichier:William K Vanderbilt II cph.3c27344.jpg W. K. Vanderbilt II. William Kissam Vanderbilt, II, 1878 - 1944. VANDERBILT INCREASES HIS LAND HOLDINGS. 1927 – 1935. By 1922, Vanderbilt had commissioned the construction of a single-story building on his Long Island estate to serve as a public museum, and less than a decade later a second story was added on to accommodate the growing collection. Verify and try again. William K. Vanderbilt II William Kissam Vanderbilt [1878-1944], known as "Willie K." was born in 1878 and spent many of his earliest days sailing all over the world on various yachts owned by his father. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Races -- Former President of New York Central", "W. K. Vanderbilt Dies In N. Y. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? … Photograph. Add to your scrapbook. Vanderbilt began yachting at the age of sixteen with sailing craft at Newport, where his parents spent the summer seasons, later graduating to motor vessels. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). K. Vanderbilt married Alva E. Smith (20 Apr 1875). William Kissam Vanderbilt I (December 12, 1849 – July 22, 1920) was an American heir, businessman, philanthropist and horsebreeder. Governors and Prime ministers Other. Ancestry Biography … Managed by: Emily V Wade Please try again later. They spent their honeymoon at the Idle Hour estate but disaster struck when fire broke out and the mansion burned to the ground. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (26 October 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Divorced (1895) after achieving social pinnacle. William Vanderbilt died in 1885, the world's richest man, with close to $200,000,000. William Kissam Vanderbilt II - Biography Biography He was born on March 2, 1878 in New York City, the second child and first son of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erksine Smith. William Kissam Vanderbilt II had the well bred Vanderbilt instinct for spending the limitless fortune on houses of splendor and whimsical inspirations. (ca. He was the favorite grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, who bequeathed him $5 million, and the eldest son of William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (who bequeathed him about $70 million) and Maria Louisa Kissam. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In the mid to late 1920s Carl Fisher met William Kissam Vanderbilt II, an avid sportsman and frequent visitor to Miami and Key West. Aug 19, 2012 - Wm. [2], After the war, Vanderbilt was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve on May 17, 1921. Cornelius Vanderbilt 17. On Vanderbilt's death, from a heart ailment in 1944, 'Eagle's Nest' estate was bequeathed to Suffolk County along with an endowment, and is now open to the public as the 'Vanderbilt Museum'.Bio. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 3. Biography. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He was educated by tutors, attended St. Mark's Preparatory School, and studied at Harvard. ). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. 1906. Harvard's Military Record in the World War. There is a problem with your email/password. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. May 17, 2014 - Railroad executive, accomplished yachtsman, pioneer automobile racing driver and promoter, explorer and philanthropist. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (2.3.1878|8.1.1944) B. NYC, 2nd child + 1st son of William Kissam Vanderbilt & Alva Erskine Smith. Oops, something didn't work. He was a producer, known for Over the Seven Seas (1932). New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. He was educated by tutors, attended St. Mark's Preparatory School, and studied at Harvard. William Kissam Vanderbilt II. In 1931, Vanderbilt had the Krupp Germaniawerft in Kiel, Germany, build for him the 264-foot diesel yacht Alva. Hij had in de Eerste Wereldoorlog een bijzondere band met Frankrijk door het inrichten van hospitalen en andere instellingen. William Kissam Vanderbilt II, full-length portrait, seated at wheel of car, facing right. William Henry "Billy" Vanderbilt (May 8, 1821 – December 8, 1885) was an American businessman and philanthropist. Cornelius Vanderbilt III. Oops, we were unable to send the email. In 1899, Vanderbilt married Virginia Graham Fair (1875–1935), a wealthy heiress whose father, James Graham Fair, had made a fortune in mining the famous Comstock Lode. In 1883, Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his wife Alice posed for a photo before attending the fancy dress ball thrown by Vanderbilt’s brother, William Kissam Vanderbilt, and his wife Alva. I thought you might like to see a memorial for William Kissam Vanderbilt II I found on Findagrave.com. Willie Kissam Vanderbilt II died on January 8, 1944 of a heart ailment and was interred in the family mausoleum at the Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island, New York. based on information from your browser. Make sure that the file is a photo. Elizabeth Hand 2. William, Kissam Vanderbilt was born on month day 1878, at birth place, New York, to William, Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva, Erskine Belmont. To suggest a correction or addition, visit the memorial page and click Suggest Edits. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He was educated by tutors, attended St. Mark's Preparatory School, and studied at Harvard. Read more about this topic: William Kissam Vanderbilt II. Sophia Johnson 19. Motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. An avid collector of natural history and marine specimens as well as other anthropological objects, he traveled extensively aboard his yacht as well as overland to numerous destinations around the globe. William Kissam Vanderbilt II (2 March 1878 – 8 January 1944) was a motor racing enthusiast and yachtsman and a member of the prominent United States Vanderbilt family. In 1841, Billy married Maria Louisa Kissam (1821–1896), daughter of Reverend Samuel Kissam and Margaret Hamilton Adams. Vanderbilt became a legal stepfather to Barclay Harding Warburton III once they wed. Vanderbilt died on January 8, 1944 of a heart ailment. 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