Edward Hook Van Ingen (1840-1920)

of Brooklyn & Washington, Connecticut; Founder of E.H. Van Ingen, Wool Importers

He was an importer of fine woolens, and built a summer home (see images), "The Knoll," in Washington that is now the Gunnery Main Building. He was a significant philanthropist, supporting many good works in Washington and the Hampton Institute, a school for former slaves in Hampton, Virginia.

Parents (2)

Harmanus Schuyler Van Ingen

of Brooklyn, New York

1805-1877

Catherine (Hook) Van Ingen

Mrs. Catherine Elizabeth (Hook) Van Ingen

1807-1868

Spouse (1)

Mary (McLane) Van Ingen

Mrs. Mary Lawrence (McLane) Van Ingen

1841-1927

Children (6)

Jeannie Van Ingen

Died unmarried

1868-1884

Edward Hook Van Ingen

of 9 East 71st Street, New York City; "The Mallows" L.I., & Lenox, Massachusetts

1869-1905

McLane Van Ingen

of 1081 Fifth Avenue, New York City; President of E.H. Van Ingen & Co.

1871-1938

Louise Van Ingen

Philatelist, of 9 East 71st Street, New York City; died unmarried

1872-1958

Philip Van Ingen

M.D., Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York

1875-1953

Anne Huntington Van Ingen