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Re: Joshua W. Vanderbilt

superwag — 2009-10-22 03:55:36Z

Frank,
My email is:
swag1@cox.net
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Re: Joshua W. Vanderbilt

vdbilt — 2009-10-21 18:00:38Z

Please send me you e-mail address and I will send family group sheets etc.

Frank

Joshua W. Vanderbilt

superwag — 2009-10-20 01:00:27Z

I would like to know who are the parents of Joshua W. Vanderbilt? This Joshua married Catherine Kochenour and they had a daughter Martha Jane, who married a Lounsberry.

Re: Vanderbilt family

FlaggMaxson — 2009-10-08 09:12:08Z

I have done a huge amount of research on our common ancestors, the family of Alice Claypoole Gwynne Vanderbilt's mother Rachel Moore Flagg Gwynne Mathews (a.k.a. Aunt Cettie). I shared some of that material with Syvvie Szechenyi Szapary for her book on the Flaggs, and will be glad to do so with you. Thanks!

Re: Family Twins

FlaggMaxson — 2009-10-07 16:30:36Z

Gov. Wm. Henry Vanderbilt III of RI (1901-1981) had twin daughters, Anne Colby Vanderbilt and Ellen French Vanderbilt. But they were not born until 1931.

Vanderbilt in Oklahoma married cherokee

rijell — 2009-09-26 23:44:37Z

Does anyone have any information on a Vanderbilt male in Oklahoma who married a Cherokee woman? (Probably between the years of 1830-1850).

Family Twins

bwcdouglas — 2009-06-28 14:49:12Z

Were there any female twins in the Vanderbilt family and how old would they have been in 1927?

Re: Cornelius Vanderbilt marriage to Martha Stillwell NJ

jerseyfolks8 — 2009-05-28 18:33:05Z

oops....made a mistake her name was Martha Stillwell Cooper.

Re: Vanderbilt and Van Auken connection

toomuchtread — 2009-04-09 03:26:39Z

Thank you for your response. I think there is a possibility to a connection. My brother has a lot more family information than I do, so I forwarded your note to him. I will get back to you as soon as I hear back from him. Hope we can make a connection! I have been hunting for this one for a long time.

Donna

Re: Vanderbilt

toomuchtread — 2009-03-31 15:25:49Z

I see it has been a few years since you posted this message, but I am trying to make our family connection from the Van Auken line to the Vanderbilt line. My grandmother, Nellie Van Auken had an autograph book (I now have it), with signatures of Sarah and William Vanderbilt, from Melrose, Iowa, 1880. I believe they were cousins, but not sure. My grandmother always told me we were distant relatives of the Vanderbilts. I appreciate any help you can give.

Donna T.

Cornelius Vanderbilt marriage to Martha Stillwell NJ

jerseyfolks8 — 2009-02-13 20:50:27Z

Looking for anyone that might have information on a Cornelius Vanderbilt/Vanderbelt B:1803 in NJ, who married Martha Stillwell B:1805 in NJ. The marriage I believe took place in NJ. Children are Louisa, Ezekiel, Emma, Cornelius, Electa, Martha - there may be older children I did not find in the census. Last four children are born in NYC. Family will settle in Greenpoint Brooklyn area. Do these names sound familiar to anyone?

Re: Vanderbilt and Van Auken connection

kentgilb — 2009-01-25 00:08:32Z

My husband's genealogy shows his great, great grandmother, Eliza VanDerbilt born November 6, 1833 married Martin Cuykendall Van Auken born November 18, 1832 died February 25, 1875. Daughter Ella Rosalind Van Auken born May 20,1858 married William Kelley. Son, George W Van Auken was born June 4, 1863.
If this fits into your genealogy, I would like more information about the Van Auken family as this is all we have. Thank you.

William or Sarah Vanderbilt of Melrose, Iowa

toomuchtread — 2009-01-17 06:41:38Z

I am looking for any information that I can find to connect these two Vanderbilts who were in Melrose, Iowa in the 1880's, and were cousins to Nellie Van Auken.

Thanks for any help you can give,
Donna

Sarah and William Vanderbilt

toomuchtread — 2009-01-17 06:27:36Z

I am trying to make the connection from the Vanderbilt's and the Van Aukens, probably in New York, in the late 1800's. I am looking to see if anyone knows of a Sarah Van Auken (Parents were Solomon and Angelick), who may have married a William Vanderbilt, and later lived in Iowa.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Donna

Vanderbilt and Van Auken connection

toomuchtread — 2009-01-14 04:01:17Z

I am trying to find out who Sarah and William Vanderbilt were, who I think lived in Melrose, Iowa in the 1880's. They are cousins to my great grandmother, Nellie Van Auken.

If you have any family history that connects, please let me know.

Vanderbilt/Roberts marriage

PatriciaMeigs — 2008-11-18 23:57:48Z

Seeking information on the following: Abbigail Roberts married Douglas Vanderbilt.

Abbigail's parents were Marjorie Duffy, who married William Pasco (or Pasco William) Roberts. I believe they were married in MN, possibly Minneapolis.

I'm sorry, I do not have any birth information regarding Abbigail, but I do know she passed away in Florida, in about 1985 or 1986.

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Patricia Quinn Meigs

Re: John Vanderbilt

ancestryresearch127 — 2008-09-25 17:08:50Z

I'm working on the Egbert Family tree and found a Edward Vanderbilt, who married Mary Ann Egbert. She was the daughter of Cornelius Egbert and Hannah Houseman. Edward was the son of John Vanderbilt and Elizabeth. Edward and Mary Ann had the following children: Elizabeth Ann, b. 12/6/1824: Hannah Marie, b. 8/18/1826; John Edward, b. 4/19/1830, Cornelius Egbert, b. 7/7/1838.

Re: Rosene Vanderbilt m. Jacob Hughes

spotride — 2008-08-31 18:07:03Z

tracing annie towns leominster hereford ,spencer towns ,joan r jean patton/towns vereon patton/ towns

Re: Richard Thornton Wilson Sr. Pics?

2006-10-18 18:28:11Z

Kate,
I was just wondering if you had anything on R.T.'s parentage. My John Wilson,(who is my brick wall) was born 1835. He was enumerated along with his family with Clementine Johnstons' just about the time R.T. shows up in Loudon Co., Tn. I have never been able to place John with any other Wilsons in the area. I am now working the assumption that he must be related to R.T. somehow. Why is is that R.T. just happens to show up in Loudon and take a job at a general store? Got to be a family tie somewhere. Unless it is just a fabulous coincidence. There is a pic of John in the Loudon Co. Heritage book. I have never seen one of R.T., would love to see if there is resemblence.
Donnie

Re: Van Der Bilt/Gwynne

2006-09-09 16:59:15Z

Dear Sir'
I have information on Alice Claypoole who is connected to the Vanderbilt family. The Gwynne family originally came form Wales emigrated to the U.S.A in 1772 David Gwynne a son married Alice Claypoole ,traced the Gwynne family back to 270.A.D

Thomas Gwynne.

Re: Van Der Bilt/Gwynne

2006-09-09 15:13:28Z

Interesting. Is your descent through Alice Gwynne Vanderbilt's parents, Abram & Rachel Flagg Gwynne of Cincinnati? Or a more distant connection? If through Abram, I may have material of interest to you. Thanks.

Re: Van Der Bilt

2006-09-09 13:43:44Z

Dear Sir.
My Gwynne family are connected to Alice Claypoole Gwynne ,

T.Gwynne

Vanderbilt Association

2006-07-26 22:23:37Z

Has anyone come across a Vanderbilt Family Association? It would be great to start one if there isn't anything out there. It sure would be nice to get all of our family information together. It would be nice to see where we've come from, as most of the history documented is from Cornelius, rather than the earlier generations.

Re: Van Der Bilt/Gwynne

FlaggMaxson — 2008-05-16 15:26:19Z

Some very familiar names in your pedigree. The Vanderhorsts were a fine old South Carolina family: Rachel (Cettie) Moore Allston Flagg's mother was Elizabeth Vanderhorst.I am in Virginia at the moment, but will be returning home to Texas and my files momentarily. I do have a certain amount of Gwynne information. Do you have an e-mail to which I could send information directly? Thanks! Peter Flagg Maxson

Re: Jacob Hand Vanderbilt Jr. (B:1856)

FlaggMaxson — 2007-08-13 15:25:24Z

A few bits of information for you. Jacob Hand (1807-1893) Sr. married in 1834 Euphemnia Maria Banta. It's possible that there is a NEW YORK TIMES obituary for him. The Vanderbilts/vanDerbilts I believe attended the Moravian Church on Staten Island, which might have been in New Dorp, where the Vanderbilt Mausoleum is. The New-York Historical Society may have useful information.

Re: Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (Commordes Son)

FlaggMaxson — 2007-08-13 15:11:39Z

Commodore Vanderbilt's mother was Phebe Hand (1767-1854), Mrs. Cornelius van der Bilt. Cornelius was a popular Dutch American name, and the Commodore also had a great uncle Cornelius (1731-c. 1768) and a great great uncle Cornelius (bp 1697-1782). The Commodore's great great great grandfather, family founder Jan Aertsen van der Bilt (ca 1620/25-1705) was married three times, and his middle wife was Dierber Cornelis; but the Commodore was a descendant of the 1st wife, Anneken Hendricks. It's possible that there is a step-relationship of some sort with your forbears, or another female line descnt not outlined COMMODORE VANDERBILT AND HIS FAMILY (1989). Good luck!

Re: Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (Commordes Son)

FlaggMaxson — 2007-08-13 15:11:38Z

Jean M. Rand Book

TSpoonts — 2006-07-26 04:45:12Z

Does anyone have a book by Jean M. Rand, "Some Descendants of Jan Aertsen Vanderbilt" published by Gateway Press in 1991? the Book is out of print but many were sold. I'm researching my Vanderbilt roots and would like to buy or borrow the book.

Re: John Vanderbilt, born 1803 in Clarkstown, Rockland, NY

TSpoonts — 2006-07-26 04:38:05Z

I found a record of John D. Vanderbilt, son of Dirck Vanderbilt & Sarah Hennion, vorn 2 Feb 1790, Clarkstown Twp., Rockland, NY. He was married to Margrietje de Clark on 25 Feb 1815 and he died 2 Feb 1868 (on his birthday). This was listed on LDS Family Search.

Derick Vanderbilt is listed on pages 163 & 165 in Rockland Co. 1810 census.
Birth date is not correct but other info seems likely.

John Vanderbilt m. Frances Leggett

TSpoonts — 2008-06-13 18:34:08Z

Seeking info on John Vanderbilt, 1st husband of Frances Leggett. I especially would like to know of children of this marriage, and perhaps grand children. Looking for Mary Eliza Vanderbilt born abt 1812 (My great grandmother).

Tom Spoonts
spoonts@juno.com

Richard Thornton Wilson Sr. Pics?

K_Clabough — 2006-06-14 18:48:20Z

Hello!

I am searching for photos and information on Richard Thornton (R.T.) Wilson.

He was the father of Grace Graham Wilson Vanderbilt...who was married to Cornelius Vanderbilt the III. R.T. had a son, I believe it was Marshall Orme, who married John Jacob Astor IV's sister, Caroline. Another son, R.T. Jr., was a prominent NYC socialite.

Thanks in advance for your time and attention.

~kate

Re: Jacob Hand Vanderbilt Jr. (B:1856)

abeckett192 — 2007-03-23 15:18:42Z

Who are the Schill's that you say are your mother's family? I have Schill's but they came from Sweden.
Anna

Re: Van Der Bilt/Gwynne

cyngwynne — 2008-05-14 15:16:46Z

Hi, I have just begun researching my family history and I find it facinating. I am the daughter of Arthur Vanderhorst Gwynne. His father had the same name (I think) and I am pretty sure that his grand father was Abram E. Gwynne. I have found that Abraham E. Gwynne and Rachel (Cettie) Moore Flagg had six children, Alice Claypoole, Cettie Moore, Abraham Evan, Mary, David Eli, and Edith Olivia. Mary died as an infant. I found information on marriages and some children for the rest, but would like to find more info, especially about Abraham Evans who I think is my great-grandfather.

Cynthia Gwynne

Re: Van Der Bilt/Gwynne

cyngwynne — 2008-05-14 15:14:33Z

peter sarah hutchinson vanderbilt's kids: jeremia of e-burg,wa.;william;samuel of summerville,n.j.;elizabeth abbott,edward of kittitas,wa.;cornelius of kittitas,wa.;aaron r. of amsterdam,ny.;edna chase of princeton,n.j.

xxkathypoland50 — 2006-08-09 15:36:54Z

sara of n.j.,of scotch/irish desc. peter was a farmer/carpenter. jerry was a presbyterian. any relations to these people,feel free to write here!

Re: peter sarah hutchinson vanderbilt's kids: jeremia of e-burg,wa.;william;samuel of summerville,n.j.;elizabeth abbott,edward of kittitas,wa.;cornelius of kittitas,wa.;aaron r. of amsterdam,ny.;edna chase of princeton,n.j.

xxkathypoland50 — 2006-08-09 15:36:54Z

i go to the library computer rarely these days to read messages,as i have no e mail & just type here on the board. just now got yours! so happy to hear from you! jeremia (Uncle Jerry) was married to my gramma's gramma's sister. we have lots of stories,photos & some info. i do not know much of your great grampa;do tell. my gramma is 85 & remembers her late uncle well. ask questions here, or you can write to e. poland in vancouver,wash. it is able to be looked up in the book. jerry had a hotel & candy store in ellensburg,but i think they tore it down. we tried to find the graves,butthe marble stone was removed!! they should not have done thatwithout consent. jerry & aunt rett had no kids, but my gramma reminded him of his late wife & treated her special. write soon. your cousin by marriage, kathy elda poland

Re: peter sarah hutchinson vanderbilt's kids: jeremia of e-burg,wa.;william;samuel of summerville,n.j.;elizabeth abbott,edward of kittitas,wa.;cornelius of kittitas,wa.;aaron r. of amsterdam,ny.;edna chase of princeton,n.j.

xxkathypoland50 — 2006-08-09 15:36:54Z

i got the info. you mailed me. thank-you very much.( I was sick, & it was a cheery thing to receive.) I will try to photocopy some pictures to see if you already have them. I will write also what we know with that. interestingly, we know little about why aunt rett divorced chris english; we may have his brothers' photos also. her maiden name is spelled LUCORE. however, this was one of various corruptions incl:LACORE,LACKORE,LUCKORE,& possibly LA COUR....which is an interesting mystery as to the actual american ancestor's lineage (maybe escaped from france for religious persecution?) will write you soon. kathy

vanderbilt

xxkathypoland50 — 2006-08-09 15:36:54Z

Re: Cornelius Jeremiah Vanderbilt (Commordes Son)

jncornelius — 2007-08-13 13:02:59Z

Flagg, I read an old posting of yours on Cornelius Vanderbilt and would love to know if you have any info on his mother, who was supposedly a Cornelius. Specifically, I'd like to see if she was related to William Cornelius 1754-ca 1842 of Onneonta, Alabama. Thanks, regards, John Cornelius

Re: about Cornelius Vanderbilt

jncornelius — 2007-08-13 12:58:19Z

Kathy, I read an old posting of yours about Cornelius Vanderbilt and would like to know if you have any info on his mother, who was supposedly a Cornelius. Is she related to a William Cornelius of Oneonta, Alabama? Thanks, regards John Cornelius

Re: Jeremyas Vanderbilt m Peternella Wyckoff 1715 NY

alampuntomyfeet — 2007-06-11 16:27:48Z

I JUST FOUND THIS POST ON THE WEB ASKING IF ANYONE ELSE WAS SEARCHING THE JEREMIAS VANDERBILT AND PETRONELLA WYCKOFF LINEAGE. I TOO HAVE BEEN IN THIS SEARCH. MY ANCESTOR IS THEIR SON JEREMIAS BORN IN 1715. MY GRANDMOTHER, GEORGIANNA FRENTZ DAWSON DECENDS FROM JEREMIAS. SHE WAS AN ORPHAN TRAIN RIDER FROM NEW YORK TO MARION KANSAS IN 1911. I HAVE WRITTEN HER STORY AFTER ABOUT 10 YEARS OF RESEARCHING HER VANDERBILT HISTORY AND IT WILL BE PUBLISHED THIS SUMMER IN THE VOLUME NUMBER 6 OF RIDERS STORIES PUBLISHED BY THE ORPHAN TRAIN SOCIETY. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE ELSE SEARCHING THIS LINE. THANK YOU.

Re: Jacob Hand Vanderbilt Jr. (B:1856)

cenriquez133 — 2006-10-12 13:02:55Z

I am also interested in the descendants of Jacob H. Vanderbilt (1856). Example: when and where did he die? When my mother died, she left us a copy of his Sandy-Hook NJ Pilots license (renewal). It was stamped 1864. She also left us a beautiful pocket watch (no inscription) which we believe belonged to Jacob.
We are trying to find the link between my mother’s family (Schill) and the Vanderbilt’s. We have an old photo album, but none of the pictures are identified. My cousin also has pictures, and one of them shows Jacob and his employees at his Lumber yard (in New City NY).
Thanks in advance.
Carol

Re: Looking for Virginia Vanderbiltg

fosgood1 — 2007-01-05 23:19:18Z

I am aware of a Virginia Vanderbilt born about 1923 who now lives in London, but I think Vanderbilt is her married name.

Re: Virginia Vanderbilt

fosgood1 — 2007-01-05 23:18:30Z

I am aware of a Virginia Vanderbilt born about 1923 who now lives in London, but I think Vanderbilt is her married name.

Re: Van Der Bilt

nhackbart — 2006-06-16 00:17:42Z

I sure hope you are checking out info. I am a relative of the Van Cleef's, Vanderbilts. I have the tree back to well a long way I also have the linage of Isbrandt Van Cleef's son Aaron Van Cleave Capt, wife Rachel Schenck,

Wayne County, NY Vanderbilts

MableBateson48 — 2007-04-25 15:56:15Z

I'm trying again to find information about Henry Vanderbilt, born about 1825 in Galen, Wayne, NY. I think his father was Thomas, son of Dennis.

Are there any descendents of any Wayne County Vanderbilts out there - either the branch in Lyon or Galen?

Re: Vanderbilt

loriandchris2001 — 2008-02-03 00:38:01Z

My Great Great Grandfather Howard A Long is said to be the son of an unknown Vanderbilt. I have been told that Howards mother and the commodore were cousins but I cant prove it yet. Does someone have any information?
Thanks,
Lori

Re: Ancestors

JerryTarrer — 2007-03-02 16:39:08Z

Hello Cousin,

Murray Vanderbilt was my uncle. Your Grandfather lived his young life in Logan County West Virginia. Yes his father's name was Andrew Vanderbilt who was born approx. 1895. Andrew lived with his daughter Susie (now deceased) until his passing in his late nineties in Chicago Illinois. Uncle Murray's grand mother's name was Sylvia Riddle Vanderbilt, and his Grandfather's name was Jerry Vanderbilt. I was named after him. Murray had two uncles who lived there in Detroit 1.) Frank Vanderbilt, and 2.)Henry Vanderbilt Who had a lot of children. There were two or three more uncles, brothers of Andrew however I have forgotten their names. Andrew who was Murray's Father fought in world War I but hated to talk about his experiences, he told me everytime that I would ask him about it " I took an oath not to talk about it." All of your grand uncles have passed away. Your father's mother Mattie passed away here in Chicago back around 1950, I loved her very much. She came here from West Virginia to get better medical help for a sickness. I remember the day she passed--the doctor's mis-diagnosed her
problem. Her body was returned to Logan W.V for burial.
Murray married there in Detriot.
You have relatives there in Detroit, Wichita Kansas, Chicago, Birmingham Alabama, Washington D.C., New Jersey, and just outside of Detroit in Redford Michigan.

Murray went to school there in Logan with 3 sisters, and one adopted brother. The oldest of the three sisters was Kathleen who lived in Texas unitl her passing about 3 years ago. The next sister was Willa Mae who passed away back in the early 1970's. Last was my Mother Susie. Murray Vanderbilt moved to Detroit from Logan West Virginia in the late 1040's or very early 1950's. Murray worked for the Chrysler plant for many years. I used to help Murray drive back and forth during the summer months from Detroit to Chicago when Chrysler was on strike. Murray was very sharp, he went to school for television electronics, and used to repair broken televisions when he was out of work on strike.

I have to go now.
Stay in touch.
Jerry
jztari2@earthlink.net

Re: Jeremyas Vanderbilt m Peternella Wyckoff 1715 NY

jerseyfolks8 — 2007-11-08 18:23:24Z

Perhaps you can help me. I am trying to find information on a Cornelius Vanderbilt/Vanderbelt born abt. 1803 in NJ. The spelling in the 1850 census is Vanderbelt. Everything subsequent it spelled Vanderbilt. He married a woman named Martha also from NJ. Their first two children Louisa and Ezekiel are born in NJ. All other children born 1836 and later are born in NYC. Any help would be appreciated. - Rita

Cornelius Vanderbilt/Vanderbelt born NJ circa 1803

jerseyfolks8 — 2007-08-02 13:59:41Z

Hoping someone can help. I am looking for any information anyone may have regarding a Cornelius Vanderbilt/Vanderbelt found in the 1850 NYC 17th ward census. He is married to Martha born circa 1805. Both Martha & Cornelius are born in NJ. Their children are Louise, Ezekiel, Anna, Cornelius and Martha. Cornelius's occupation is a Coach-maker. I believe I find him again in the NYC 1869 Directory listed as a Coach-maker living at 27 Avenue D. I can't find this family in any other census records. Do these people sound familiar to anyone else?