Abraham Schermerhorn
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This article is about the American merchant. For the American politician, see Abraham M. Schermerhorn.
Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850)[1] was a wealthy New York City merchant who was also prominent in social affairs.[2] He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who married William Backhouse Astor Jr.[3]
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Abraham Schermerhorn | |
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Born | April 9, 1783 Hyde Park, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1850(1850-02-03) (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn |
Occupation | Merchant |
Spouse |
Helen Van Courtlandt White
(m. 1809) |
Children | 9, including Caroline |
Parent(s) | Peter Schermerhorn Elizabeth Bussing |
Relatives | William Astor (son-in-law) John Jacob Astor IV (grandson) Eleanor Jones Morris (granddaughter) |
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