Mary (Averell) Harriman (1851-1932)

Mrs Mary Williamson (Averell) Harriman

She was on the first Forbes Rich List in 1918 placed eleventh with $80-million that put her slightly ahead of Vincent Astor and behind Edward H.R. Green and William Kissam Vanderbilt who were tied at tenth. She was then the widow of the railroad baron E.H. Harriman and they were survived by six children (listed).

Parents (2)

William John Averell

President of the Ogdensburg & Champlain Railroad, New York

1821-1897

Mary Lawrence Williamson

Mrs Mary Lawrence (Williamson) Averell

1829-1876

Spouse (1)

Edward Henry Harriman

"Ned" E.H. Harriman, of New York, Railroad Tycoon

1848-1909

Children (6)

Mary (Harriman) Rumsey

Mrs Mary (Harriman) Rumsey

1881-1934

Henry Neilson Harriman

Died in childhood

1883-1888

Cornelia (Harriman) Gerry

Mrs Cornelia Averell (Harriman) Gerry

1884-1966

Carol (Harriman) Stewart

Mrs Carol Averell (Harriman) Smith, Stewart

1889-1948

William Averell Harriman

W. Averell Harriman, 48th Governor of New York; Ambassador to United Kingdom

1891-1986

Edward Roland Noel Harriman

"Bunny" Harriman, of New York

1895-1978

Associated Houses (1)

Arden House

Newburgh, New York