Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt (1880-1925)

R.G. Vanderbilt, Equestrian Enthusiast, of Sandy Point Farm, Rhode Island

He inherited $25 million that he squandered through drink and gambling so by the time he died (of alcoholism) all that was left was a trust fund of $5 million to be shared between his second wife (who was the same age as his elder daughter by his first marriage) and their daughter, Gloria. After his death, Gloria found herself at the center of a custody battle that gripped America. She was eventually adopted by her aunt, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, on the grounds that her mother was neglectful and a lesbian.  

Parents

Cornelius Vanderbilt II

Railroad President, of New York City & "The Breakers" Newport, Rhode Island

1843-1899

Alice (Gwynne) Vanderbilt

Mrs Alice Claypoole (Gwynne) Vanderbilt

1845-1934

Spouses

Cathleen (Neilson) Colford

Mrs Cathleen Gebhard (Neilson) Vanderbilt, Colford

1885-1927

Gloria Mercedes Morgan

Mrs Gloria Mercedes (Morgan) Vanderbilt

1904-1965

Children

Cathleen (Vanderbilt) Arostegui

Mrs Cathleen (Vanderbilt) Cushing, Lowman, Arostegui

1904-1944

Gloria (Vanderbilt) Cooper

Gloria Laura (Vanderbilt) DiCicco, Stokowski, Lumet, Cooper

1924-2019

Associated Houses

The Vanderbilt Château

Manhattan, New York City

The Breakers

Newport, Rhode Island

Arleigh

Newport, Rhode Island

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