Harry was the son of Harry Cooke Cushing Jr. and Adelaide Blanche Cohnfeld, and the nephew of illustrator Otho Cushing. All rights reserved. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gloria (Morgan . The majority of the fortune went to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, his parents fifth child, while the balance went to Reginald and his two sisters. He inherited $10 million from his father at the age of 21, and in 1915, he inherited $5 million from his brother Alfred who died aboard the RMS 'Lusitania'. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (19 Dec 1880 - 4 Sep 1925) retrieved. You can always change this later in your Account settings. While he was gambling at racetracks, he developed an interest in the equestrian sector as well. He was the son of Marquesa de Justiz de Santa Ana and Arturo Arostegui. Share what Reginald did for a living or if he had a career or profession. Reginald Claypoole "Reggie" Vanderbilt - Find a Grave Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, has died at age 95 - CBS News WPORT, R..I., Aug. 5. Often Host to Royalty", "VANDERBILT WEDDING APRIL 15; Reginald Vanderbilt to be Married to Miss Cathleen Neilson in Newport", "Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt Elude the Curious by Leaving Their Train at Roxbury Crossing", "Famous Newport Villa May Be Sold for Taxes; R.C. Wikipedia (5 entries) edit. Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and socialite, dies at 95 - NBC News Two years later, the now infamous custody battle flared between Vanderbilt's mother and her paternal aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, a legal fight that would fill gossip headlines for two years. [11] Before their divorce in 1920,[12] the couple had one daughter:[6] Cathleen Vanderbilt (19041944),[13] who married Henry Cooke Cushing III (18951960) in 1923. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Reginald Claypoole . This endeared him to his grandfather, the 'Commodore,' who was a strong believer in personal industry. Add to your scrapbook. English Wikipedia. Summary. When 2 or more people share their unique perspectives, She died this morning the way she wanted to at home, surrounded by family and friends.". Many Concerns Now Merged", "MISS VANDERBILT WILL WED A COUNT; Gladys, Youngest Daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Financee of Laszlo Szechenyi. While he turned to gambling at racecourses, he also became interested in the equestrian industry. She was 95. . Gloria Morgan was deemed a minor by some, requiring a guardian, due to her youthful age and a debate about her exact birth year. cause of death. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. There is a problem with your email/password. 10 Reasons the Vanderbilts Lost the World's Greatest Fortune Share highlights of Reginald's life. He was buried in the Vanderbilt family vault in New Dorp Moravian Cemetery on Staten Island, New York. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. In his teenage days, he was a successful sportsman and a noted polo player. Born Gloria Laura Vanderbilt in Manhattan, she was the only heir of railroad heir Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt. Failed to delete memorial. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The couple had a daughter named Gloria Laura Vanderbilt who was born on February 20, 1924. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6598358/reginald-claypoole-vanderbilt. Refresh this page to see various historical events that occurred during Reginald's lifetime. Please enter your email and password to sign in. [6][19] In his will, he left the vast majority of his estate to his daughters with a residue to his widow, which was not to exceed $1,125,000 and his New York townhouse, located at 12 East 77th Street, and Sandy Point Farm. 1880. Where was Reginald born and where did he live? American equestrian and scion of the Vanderbilt fortune (18801925), "Mrs. Vanderbilt Sr. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Aurelia Castillo Family Vault (Name not inscribed), https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148102790/cathleen-arostegui. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Year should not be greater than current year. Their tumultuous marriage ended in divorce four years later, not swiftly enough for the young wife. They had a daughter, Cathleen (1904-1944), and were divorced in 1919. After her father's death 18 months later, Vanderbilt inherited a $4.7 million . VANDERBILT LEFT CHILDREN $6,250,000; RESIDUE TO WIDOW; Her Share May Not Exceed $1,125,000 Plus Town House and Sandy Point Farm. Their marriage lasted just seven years, but the two would remain lifelong friends until Lumet's death in 2011. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was born on January 15, 1880, on Staten Island, New York.He was the youngest son of Cornelius Vanderbilt II (1843-1899) and Alice Claypoole Gwynne (1845-1934). Biographies are our place to remember and discover more about the people important to us. The same vehicle, roaring back through the dawn, let them know The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. Share memories and family stories, photos, or ask questions. Failed to delete memorial. [2][3], Vanderbilt established a reputation for a strong work ethic while clerking at the Shoe and Leather Bank in New York City. He left around $100 million when he died in 1877 at age 82. On February 4, 1867, he married Alice Claypoole Gwynne (18451934), daughter of Abraham Evan Gwynne and Rachel Moore Flagg. This section is to introduce Reginald Vanderbilt with highlights of his life and how he is remembered. Select the pencil to add details. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Friends can be as close as family. In 1934 a custody battle broke out between Vanderbilts mother and her aunt Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the founder of the Whitney Museum. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures His mother, Alice Claypoole Gwynne Vanderbilt, reigned as the matriarch of the Vanderbilt family for over 60 years. Her mother lost and from then on Vanderbilt lived in her aunts home, though she later recalled to Vanity Fair that the two had little contact. On September 4, 1925, Reginald died of liver failure due to alcohol abuse at his country home, Sandy Point Farm, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt lived After her fathers death 18 months later, Vanderbilt inherited a $4.7 million trust fund. 1904. Her son Carter Vanderbilt Cooper died after jumping from his mothers balcony in 1988 at the age of 23. Failed to delete flower. The heiress, socialite, and designer captivated onlookers and changed American fashion with her line of denim. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. All rights reserved. Gloria Vanderbilt (1924-2019) - Find a Grave Memorial He gambled away most of his inheritance. He died at Portsmouth, R. I., in his 45th year, of a throat infection which had caused internal hemorhages. She was buried in the Aurelia Castillo family vault at Colon Cemetery, Havana. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, the most famous fourth generation Vanderbilt, remained in the news for about a decade after his death due to the much publicized court battle over his daughter Gloria's custody. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. It is today operated as a historic house museum.[1]. Sport: Reginald Vanderbilt - TIME Where we share what we remember to make discoveries and meaningful connections with others. Reginald "Reggie" Claypoole Vanderbilt was born on January 15, 1880 on Staten Island, New York. After their divorce in 1932, she married broadcasting executive Lawrence Wise Lowman (19001980) in 1932. He died from apparent natural causes at the young age of 45. Weve updated the security on the site. Vanderbilt had established a $2.5 million trust for his daughter Gloria, who had spent much of his riches via gambling and drinking. throat infection which had caused internal hemorhages. "I like the idea of showing that you can go through a lot and still be on your feet, still be working, still be positive about life," Vanderbilt told Interview Magazine in 2014. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Who were the people in Reginald's life? Vanderbilt's romances began when she visited her mother in Hollywood in the summer of 1941, a stay that launched a career as a sometimes actress and more frequent model. Montana had granted women unrestricted voting rights in 1914, 6 years before women got the vote nationally. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. A huge foreign motor car of primitive design, roaring by night through the streets of New Haven informed the inhabitants of that town, some 25 year ago, that . Her devotion to the man she called the love of her life was so strong that she never remarried after Wyatt Cooper's death from a heart attack in 1978. By the time Reggie Vanderbilt met her, he had already squandered the $7 million willed to him by his late father and was using up a $5 million trust set up for him by his grandfather. She later revisited the pain of the experience in a documentary and book she worked on with Anderson Cooper in 2016. There was a problem getting your location. Search above to list available cemeteries. [21], Through his daughter Gloria, Reginald is the maternal grandfather of Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski (b. "That's where we learned she had very advanced cancer in her stomach and that it had spread.". Personal Experiences of Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt "Earlier this month, we had to take her to the hospital," Cooper said. Cathleen Vanderbilt was born on month day 1920, to Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt and Gloria Laura Mercedes Claypoole Vanderbilt (born Morgan). Among his siblings was Gertrude Vanderbilt (1875-1942), who married Harry Payne Whitney, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), and Gladys Moore Vanderbilt (1886-1965), who married Count . Geni requires JavaScript! But as Beyer would soon realize, Finchs past wasnt what she claimedand Beyers own difficult history was up for the taking. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Add Reginald's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. This is a carousel with slides. or visit Help / Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) to discover more about the community. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. She was the first woman to hold an elected Federal office. Add family and friends whose lives he impacted. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Welcome to AncientFaces, a com "Thank you for helping me find my family & friends again so many years after I lost them. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In 1963, they also divorced and, that same year, she married Wyatt Emory Cooper (19271978). Guggenheim Guided His Start. As it must to all men, Death came last week to Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt. Though at different times in her life she worked as a stage and TV actress, model, textile designer, and artist, Vanderbilt was best known for her extravagant social life and her close friendships with the likes of Truman Capote and Diane von Furstenberg and romances with Frank Sinatra, Howard Hughes, and Sidney Lumet. VANDERBILT SUED FOR DIVORCE; His Wife, Formerly Cathleen Neilson, Charges Desertion and Asks Custody of Child. "Although they were very sexy, they also marketed the fit of the jeans as cut for every woman not just very thin models and her line was the first status jean to include products across size categories including what would today be called 'juniors' and 'plus' sizes," she said. The money you make yourself is the only kind of money that has any reality, she said to the Financial Times in 2014. His first wife, whom he married on April 14, 1903, was Cathleen G. Neilson. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Vanderbilt fell for Old Blue Eyes, leaving her husband for a fling with the crooner that lasted just a few months. Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the Vanderbilt family and an American socialite and businessman, was his father. The cause was stomach cancer, Cooper said. "Gloria Vanderbilt was an extraordinary woman who loved life and lived it on her own terms. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. His philanthropy had been such that he did not increase the wealth that had been left to him. Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Reginalds sister, eventually acquired custody of his 10-year-old daughter. 0 cemeteries found in Havana, Municipio de La Habana Vieja, La Habana, Cuba. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He left a $4 million Trust for his daughter Gloria to be administered by her mother but it caused a much publicized court case for the custody of his daughter with his sister, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney who eventually won custody in 1934. H.P. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. [citation needed], Through his eldest daughter, Vanderbilt was the grandfather of Henry Cooke Cushing IV (19242000),[21] who was married to Georgia Walters "Georgette Windsor" (b. that he would be in for the day. Many Concerns Now Merged", "Reginald Vanderbilt Dies Suddenly Today", "MISS VANDERBILT WILL WED A COUNT; Gladys, Youngest Daughter of Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Financee of Laszlo Szechenyi. Family With Him at End. For more information, please visit TIME's Privacy Policy. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (January 14, 1880 - September 4, 1925) was a member of the Vanderbilt family. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. But ultimately the 42-year age difference proved insurmountable. Frank Sinatra and Gloria Vanderbilt at the Ambassador Hotel in New York on New Years Eve in 1954. He began to attend numerous horse-riding clubs and eventually became an organizer for the American National Horseshow Association. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. By the late '80s, however, Vanderbilt's company was on the downswing, part of the natural order of a fickle fashion industry that constantly flitted from the previous big thing to the next big thing. There is a problem with your email/password. Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York, "MR. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT DEAD; Succumbed Suddenly Yesterday to Cerebral Hemorrhage. Connect to 885 Vanderbilt profiles on Geni, LISHED 1873 REPORT SEAPLANE IS FOUND SHENANDOAH. Make sure that the file is a photo. Vanderbilt professed to having love for many of the men who passed through her life with the exception of her first husband, Pat DiCicco, a Hollywood agent with alleged mob connections, whom she married when she was 17. Mother of Harry Cooke Cushing, IV. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. AncientFaces is a place where our memories & family stories live. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Their daughter was 1 when Vanderbilt died in 1925, having . After her father's death in September 1925, Cathleen and her half-sister Gloria inherited the bulk of their father's estate, including a $5,000,000 trust established by Reginald's father, Cornelius II, in 1899. Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt : Family tree by Tim DOWLING (tdowling I thought you might like to see a memorial for Cathleen Vanderbilt Arostegui I found on Findagrave.com. [12], Through his son, Reginald, he was the grandfather of Gloria Laura Vanderbilt, the socialite and fashion designer, and the great-grandfather of news anchor Anderson Hays Cooper. Widow Of Financier, Long Ill. Was A Leader In Brilliant Era Of New York Society", "H.P. Among his siblings was Gertrude Vanderbilt (1875-1942), who married Harry Payne Whitney, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (1877-1915), and Gladys Moore . Sources: Dowling Family Tree - Tim Dowling - rootsweb, 2001-2015 - - electronic - I55119--- : And more! Known as Reggie, he was the youngest son of American railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II and his wife Alice Claypoole Gwynne (1845-1934). "Her Vanderbilt name lent an immediate gravitas to the jeans that positioned them as true status items not just trendy items. He started to frequent various horse-riding clubs and also became an organizer for the National Horseshow association of America. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Reginald Vanderbilt died at age 45 years old in 1925. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Learn more about managing a memorial . In the late 1960s, she began to receive recognition for the paintings and collages she had already been making for most of her adult life, most notably when Johnny Carson used them to decorate his Tonight Show set. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He attended Yale University, where he acquired a reputation for dissipationand no diploma. A system error has occurred. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Gloria Vanderbilt, heiress and jeans queen, dies at 95 Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA, Havana, Municipio de La Habana Vieja, La Habana, Cuba. 'It's like The Crown on steroids': Anderson Cooper explores his "I felt no connection at all. He is Prostrated by Paralysis While Talking to Robert Jarrett, President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and Dies Without Speaking. Resend Activation Email. Summary. 73 death records. Gen. Cornelius Vanderbilt, III; Gertrude Whitney; Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt (RMS Lusitania victim) and 2 others; Gladys, Countess Szchenyi and George Vanderbilt less. Widow of Financier, Long Ill. Was A Leader in Brilliant Era of New York Society", "Gen. C. Vanderbilt Dies on His Yacht. Resend Activation Email. Reginald was the sixth of seven siblings, the eldest two of whom died before reaching adulthood.