John jacob astor

Explore the fascinating life and enduring legacy of John Jacob Astor, one of America's most influential businessmen. Discover his remarkable achievements and impact on industries such as fur trading and real estate.
John Jacob Astor, IV (1864-1912) - Find A Grave Memorial John Jacob Astor Iv, John Jacob Astor, Grave, Rhinebeck, Tombstone, Gilded Age, Mausoleum, Grave Memorials, New York County

American Businessman, Disaster Victim. On February 17, 1891, Astor married socialite Ava Lowle Willing. The couple had two children: William Vincent and Ava Alice. John and Ava divorced in November 1909. Compounding the scandal of their divorce was Astor's announcement that he would remarry. At the age of 47, John...

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It is believed that millionaire John Jacob Astor was killed by the falling forward funnel. When his body was found, it was badly crushed covered in soot. Authorities used the initials J.J.A. on the collar of his brown flannel shirt to identify him. He had been on board with his 19 year-old bride Madeline, who survived. While traveling on their honeymoon, Madeline became pregnant with their son, wanted to return home to have the baby in the USA. They booked a first class passage on the RMS Southampton, York, Films, John Jacob Astor Iv, John Jacob Astor, A Night To Remember, Titanic Wreck, Tragedy, Olds

It is believed that millionaire John Jacob Astor was killed by the falling forward funnel. When his body was found, it was badly crushed covered in soot. Authorities used the initials J.J.A. on the collar of his brown flannel shirt to identify him. He had been on board with his 19 year-old bride Madeline, who survived. While traveling on their honeymoon, Madeline became pregnant with their son, wanted to return home to have the baby in the USA. They booked a first class passage on the RMS

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The Lost John Jacob Astor Mansion -- 840 Fifth Avenue Preston, Old Houses, Amsterdam, New York City, Vintage New York, York, Old Mansions, Victorian Homes, John Jacob Astor Iv

Carriages dropped off guests at the bronze gates by using the semi-circular drive-- catalog of sale of Astor Mansion (copyright expired) The indomitable Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor, the Mrs. Astor, met her match in 1893. After a lengthy feud, her next-door neighbor and nephew, William Astor, demolished the brownstone mansion erected by his father, John Jacob Astor III, and began construction on the towering Waldorf Hotel. It was a brilliant move intended to show his aunt exactly who…

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