William Remsen (1815-1895)

Banker, of New York City & Chairman of the American Geographical Society

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He was a founder and one of the largest stockholders of the Third Avenue surface Railroad and for 34 years he served as a Trustee of the Greenwich Savings Bank.

Parents (2)

Henry Remsen, Jr.

President of the Manhattan Bank & Private Secretary to John Jay & Thomas Jefferson

1762-1843

Catherine (de Peyster) Remsen

Mrs Catherine Elizabeth (de Peyster) Remsen

1787-1826

Spouse (1)

Jane (Suydam) Remsen

Mrs Jane (Suydam) Remsen

1822-1885

Children (1)

Sarah (Remsen) Burnham

Mrs Sarah (Remsen) Manice, Burnham

1866-1944

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Financiers Gilded Age