William Riggin Travers Jr. (1861-1905)

of New York City

He is one of the contenders for the mysterious "Gerald B." with whom the authoress Ellen Glasgow had an affair. William married but was deeply saddened by his divorce and it is thought that sadness led him to his taking his own life.

Parents (2)

William Riggin Travers

Banker, Celebrated Wit, and the 1st President of the Saratoga Race Course

1819-1887

Maria (Johnson) Travers

Mrs. Maria Louisa (Johnson) Travers

1827-1893

Spouse (1)

Lillie (Harriman) Havemeyer

Mrs Lillie (Harriman) Travers, Havemeyer

1870-1940

Associated Houses (1)

Hitchcock-Travers Villa

Newport, Rhode Island

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