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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), nicknamed " the Commodore ", was an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
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.
When Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt expired in New York City on January 4, 1877, with members of his family gathered about his bed singing “Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy,” he was by far the richest man who had ever died in the United States of America.
Apr 2, 2014 · Vanderbilt reportedly had his son Cornelius Jeremiah twice committed to a lunatic asylum. He undertook the same course of action for Sophia at one point as well, after Vanderbilt showed amorous...
Apr 14, 2009 · Armed with a trove of previously unreleased archives, Edward J. Renehan Jr. offers a compelling portrait of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who built large shipping and rail enterprises into cornerstones...
Discover life events, stories and photos about Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (1830–1882) of Richmond, Richmond, New York, United States.
