He was a merchant banker who became well-known for his art and book collection. He purchased a large estate at Newport on which he built the Cliffs in 1859.
Parents
William Sedley Fearing
William Sedley Fearing, Shipping Merchant, of Wareham, Plymouth Co., Mass.
1771-1845
Elizabeth (Nye) Fearing
Mrs Elizabeth (Nye) Fearing
1781-1842
Spouse
Harriet (Richmond) Fearing
Mrs Harriet (Richmond) Fearing
1810-1871
Children
Henry Seymour Fearing
Henry Seymour Fearing, of Newport, Rhode Island
1832-1886
Amey (Fearing) Sheldon
Mrs Amey Richmond (Fearing) Sheldon
1834-1908
George Richmond Fearing
Col. George R. Fearing, of New York & Newport; President of Knickerbocker Club
