William Christopher Rhinelander (1790-1878)

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

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Notes / Biography Associated Houses References
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 William B. Astor in first place and ahead of Alex T. Stewart in third place. 

Parents

William Rhinelander

of Rhinelander & Sons, Sugar Merchants, of New York

1753-1825

Mary (Robert) Rhinelander

Mrs Mary Elizabeth (Robert) Rhinelander

1755-1837

Spouse

Mary (Rogers) Rhinelander

Mrs Mary (Rogers) Rhinelander

1795-1859

Children

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

Categories

Old Merchants of New York Property Magnates
New-York Historical Society