Cornelius "The Commodore"
VANDERBILT
Born
27 May 1794
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Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, USA
Died
4 January 1877
,
Manhattan, New York, USA
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Born: 27 May 1794 in Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, USA
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Cornelius "The Commodore" married Sophia JOHNSON 19 December 1813 in Manhattan, New York, USA . The couple had (at least) 13 children.
Sophia JOHNSON was born 7 May 1795 in Staten Island, New York, USA. Sophia died 17 August 1868 in New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA. Sophia was the child of Nathaniel JOHNSON and Elizabeth SIMONSON.
Cornelius "The Commodore" married (2) Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD 21 August 1869 in London, Ontario, Canada . Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD was born 18 January 1839 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. Frank Armstrong died 4 May 1885 in Staten Island, New York, USA. Frank Armstrong was the child of Robert Leighton CRAWFORD and Martha Eliza EVERETT.
Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT died 4 January 1877 in Manhattan, New York, USA .
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Recorded occupation: an American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping - founder of The New York Central Railroad System
Spouses, Marriages & Children of Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT
Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT married 
Sophia JOHNSON
Marriage date: 19 December 1813
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Sophia JOHNSON was the child of Nathaniel JOHNSON and Elizabeth SIMONSON
Sophia JOHNSONMarriage date: 19 December 1813
Marriage place: Manhattan, New York, USA
Sophia JOHNSON was the child of Nathaniel JOHNSON and Elizabeth SIMONSON
Children of Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT and Sophia JOHNSON
Ethelina VANDERBILT
Born: 8 March 1817, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Died: 25 February 1889, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 25 February 1889, Manhattan, New York, USA
William Henry VANDERBILT
Born: 8 May 1821, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Died: 8 December 1885, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 8 December 1885, Manhattan, New York, USA
Married: Maria Louisa KISSAM 28 September 1841
Emily Almira VANDERBILT
Born: 6 June 1823, Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Died: 5 December 1896, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 5 December 1896, Manhattan, New York, USA
Cornelius Jeremiah "Corneel" VANDERBILT
Born: 29 December 1830,
Died: 2 April 1882, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 2 April 1882, Manhattan, New York, USA
George Washington VANDERBILT
Born: 23 September 1832, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
Died: 16 November 1836, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
Died: 16 November 1836, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
Catherine Juliette VANDERBILT
Born: 23 August 1836, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 8 August 1881, Arcachon, Departement de la Gironde, Aquitaine, France
Died: 8 August 1881, Arcachon, Departement de la Gironde, Aquitaine, France
George Washington VANDERBILT
Born: 10 April 1839, Manhattan, New York, USA
Died: 31 December 1863, Nice, Departement des Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Died: 31 December 1863, Nice, Departement des Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Cornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT married 
Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD
Marriage date: 21 August 1869
Marriage place: London, Ontario, Canada
Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD was the child of Robert Leighton CRAWFORD and Martha Eliza EVERETT
Frank Armstrong CRAWFORDMarriage date: 21 August 1869
Marriage place: London, Ontario, Canada
Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD was the child of Robert Leighton CRAWFORD and Martha Eliza EVERETT
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Birth — 179427 May 1794
Port Richmond, Richmond, New York, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.
1813 Marriage / PartnerCornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT and Sophia JOHNSON 19 December 1813, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
He was 19 years old.
1814 Birth of ChildPhebe Jane VANDERBILT was born 7 November 1814, Staten Island, New York, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 20 years old.
1817 Birth of ChildEthelina VANDERBILT was born 8 March 1817, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 22 years old.
1819 Birth of ChildEliza Matilda VANDERBILT was born 30 May 1819, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 25 years old.
1821 Birth of ChildWilliam Henry VANDERBILT was born 8 May 1821, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 26 years old.
1823 Birth of ChildEmily Almira VANDERBILT was born 6 June 1823, Morristown, New Jersey, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 29 years old.
1825 Birth of ChildSophia Johnson VANDERBILT was born 9 March 1825, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 30 years old.
1827 Birth of ChildMaria Louisa VANDERBILT was born 8 May 1827, Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 32 years old.
1829 Birth of ChildFrances Lavinia VANDERBILT was born 8 December 1829, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 35 years old.
1832 Birth of ChildGeorge Washington VANDERBILT was born 23 September 1832, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 38 years old.
1834 Birth of ChildMary Alicia VANDERBILT was born 25 April 1834, Staten Island, New York, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 39 years old.
1836 Birth of ChildCatherine Juliette VANDERBILT was born 23 August 1836, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 42 years old.
1836 Death of ChildGeorge Washington VANDERBILT died 16 November 1836, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 42 years old.
1839 Birth of ChildGeorge Washington VANDERBILT was born 10 April 1839, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 44 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.1863 Death of ChildGeorge Washington VANDERBILT died 31 December 1863, Nice, Departement des Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 69 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1868 Death of ChildFrances Lavinia VANDERBILT died 24 May 1868, Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
Cornelius "The Commodore" was 74 years old.
1868 Death of Spouse/PartnerSophia JOHNSON died 17 August 1868, New Dorp, Richmond, New York, USA
1869 Marriage / PartnerCornelius "The Commodore" VANDERBILT and Frank Armstrong CRAWFORD 21 August 1869, London, Ontario, Canada
He was 75 years old.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states.Death — 18774 January 1877
Manhattan, New York, USA
He died at the age of 82.
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The Commodore Hotel was constructed by The Bowman-Biltmore Hotels group. The structure itself was developed as part of Terminal City, a complex of palatial hotels and offices connected to Grand Central Terminal and all owned by The New York State Realty and Terminal Company a division of The New York Central Railroad.
The Commodore was named after "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, the founder of The New York Central Railroad System, whose Statue adorns The Grand Central Driveway next door to the hotel to this day. The Commodore was designed by Warren & Wetmore and leased by The New York State Realty and Terminal Company to The Bowman-Biltmore Hotels Corporation of which John McEntee Bowman was President.
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Hotel Commodore
The Commodore Hotel was constructed by The Bowman-Biltmore Hotels group. The structure itself was developed as part of Terminal City, a complex of palatial hotels and offices connected to Grand Central Terminal and all owned by The New York State Realty and Terminal Company a division of The New York Central Railroad.
The Commodore was named after "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, the founder of The New York Central Railroad System, whose Statue adorns The Grand Central Driveway next door to the hotel to this day. The Commodore was designed by Warren & Wetmore and leased by The New York State Realty and Terminal Company to The Bowman-Biltmore Hotels Corporation of which John McEntee Bowman was President.
The Commodore opened its doors on January 28, 1919... nyc-architecture.com
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New York was named after the English Duke of York and Albany (and the brother of England's King Charles II) in 1664 when the region called New Amsterdam was taken from the Dutch. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1664 - New Amsterdam
1664 - 1687 - New York Colony
1688 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1788 - Crown Colony of New York
July 26, 1788 - Virginia becomes 11th U.S. state
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