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Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850) was a wealthy New York City merchant who was also prominent in social affairs. He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who married William Backhouse Astor Jr.
Her father, Abraham Schermerhorn (1783–1850), and the extended Schermerhorn family were engaged in shipping. At the time of Lina's birth, Abraham was worth half a million dollars (equivalent to $14.31 million in 2023). Her mother was Helen Van Cortlandt (née White) Schermerhorn (1792–1881).
In 1808, Schermerhorn admitted his sons Abraham and Peter to his ship-chandlery firm, which was renamed "Peter Schermerhorn & Sons." [3] In 1811, Schemerhorn built six Federal style urban counting houses on Fulton Street in Manhattan, [12] today known as the Schermerhorn Row Block . [8]
Explore genealogy for Abraham Schermerhorn born 1783 Hyde Park, Dutchess, New York, United States died 1850 Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + more in the free family tree community.
- Male
- April 9, 1783
- Helen (White) Schermerhorn
- February 3, 1850
Abraham Schermerhorn served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from March 4, 1849 to March 3, 1853. He was elected as a Whig and served in the Thirty first and Thirty second U. S. Congresses. He represented a U. S. Federal Congressional District in the City of Rochester, New York.
Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850) was a wealthy New York City merchant who was also prominent in social affairs. He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, known as the Mrs. Astor.
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