William Christopher Rhinelander (1790-1878)

Lt. William C. Rhinelander, of Rhinelander & Sons, Sugar Merchants, of New York

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He lived in the vicinity of Washington Square, New York, and invested successfully in real estate - one of his purchases extended from Fifth Avenue to the East River. In 1867, an article appeared in the Galaxy listing the ten wealthiest men in New York. He came second on the list with a fortune estimated at $7,745,000, behind only William B. Astor, and ahead of Alex T. Stewart in third place. 

Parents (2)

William Rhinelander

Sugar Merchant, of Rhinelander & Sons, Sugar Refiners, of New York

1753-1825

Mary (Robert) Rhinelander

Mrs Mary Elizabeth (Robert) Rhinelander

1755-1837

Spouse (1)

Mary (Rogers) Rhinelander

Mrs Mary (Rogers) Rhinelander

1795-1859

Children (3)

Mary (Rhinelander) Stewart

Mrs Mary Rogers (Rhinelander) Stewart

1821-1893

Serena Rhinelander

Serena Rhinelander

1825-1914

William Rhinelander

of 18 West 48th Street, New York City

1825-1908

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Old Merchants of New York Property Magnates
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