Clarence Hungerford Mackay (1874-1938)

Clarence Hungerford Mackay, of New York

He inherited a fortune of $45 million from his self-made father. He himself however had little prowess or interest in business and lived predominantly off his shares in the Postal Telegraph Company. On the other hand, he was a generous philanthropist, notably towards the improvement of the University of Nevada.

Parents

John William Mackay

John W. Mackay, "Bonanza/Silver King of America"

1831-1902

Louise (Hungerford) Mackay

Mrs Marie "Louise" Antoinette (Hungerford) Bryant, Mackay

1843-1928

Spouses

Katherine (Duer) Mackay

Mrs "Kitty" Alexander (Duer) Mackay

1880-1930

Anna (Case) Mackay

Mrs Anna (Case) Mackay

1888-1984

Children

Katherine (Mackay) Hawkins

Mrs Katherine (Mackay) O'Brien, Hawkins

1900-1971

Ellen Travers (Mackay) Berlin

Mrs "Ellin" Travers (Mackay) Berlin

1903-1988

John William Mackay III

John William Mackay III, of Matinecock Farm, Long Island, New York

1905-1990

Associated Houses

Harbor Hill

Roslyn, New York

Château de Chavaniac

Chavaniac-Lafayette, Haute-Loire

Categories

Gilded Age Philanthropists

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