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Jul 30, 2024 · Famous for being referred to later in life as "the Mrs. Astor" or simply "Mrs. Astor", she was the wife of businessman, racehorse breeder/owner, and yachtsman William Backhouse Astor, Jr. (1829–1892). Their son Colonel John Jacob Astor IV perished on the RMS Titanic.
Mar 4, 2024 · In the Gilded Age of the late 19th century, New York Society underwent a remarkable transformation, shaped by the indomitable presence of Mrs. Caroline Astor. Known as the undisputed queen of high society, Mrs. Astor played a pivotal role in molding the social landscape of New York City.
Dec 27, 2023 · According to her husband's WikiPedia bio," In the early 1880s, Wilson met and fell in love with Caroline Schermerhorn "Carrie" Astor and they endeavored to marry. As he was a son of a Southerner and Civil War profiteer, the Astors disapproved of the prospect.
Dec 5, 2023 · In the series, the Russells' son Larry (Harry Richardson) meets Carrie Astor (Amy Forsyth) at one of her parties, whom his mother wants him to know because of her family name. Alva Vanderbilt does not appear in the series but is mentioned as an example of a new money family being accepted.
Nov 3, 2023 · Orm and Carrie were married at Astor House on November 18, 1884. They had two sons, Marshall Orme Wilson Jr. and Richard Thornton Wilson III. Marshall Orme Wilson died on April 1, 1926, and Carrie outlived her husband by 22 years before dying on September 13, 1948, at the age of 86.
5 days ago · It was built in 1903, for Ms. Carrie Astor (later known as Mrs. Orme Wilson) as a private residence. In 1950, it was bought by the Government of India and came to be known as New India House. The building houses the Consulate General of India since then.
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May 10, 2024 · Carrie Astor Wilson/Marshall Orme Wilson (background) This tag belongs to the Relationship Category. This tag has not been marked common and can't be filtered on (yet).
Sep 18, 2024 · Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor was the doyenne of American high society in the latter half of the 19th century, who held the ground of “old money” in the face of changing times and values. Caroline Schermerhorn was the daughter of a wealthy merchant and had colonial Dutch aristocracy on both.
Aug 11, 2024 · All of the Wilson children married into famous wealthy families: Orme married Carrie Astor, a $15 million fortune; Richard to Anne Mason, a prominent medical family; May to Ogden Goelet, scion of the Goelet, $15 million; Belle to the Hon. Michael Herbert, British Embassy, brother to the Earl of Pembroke, one of the oldest dynasties ...
