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John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) was an American merchant, fur trader and capitalist. John Jacob Astor, III (1822-1890), financier and philanthropist, was his grandson; and William Waldorf Astor (1848-1929), who became Viscount Astor after moving to England in 1890, was his great-grandson.

From the description of Astor family papers, 1792-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 144652182

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creatorOf Astor family papers, 1792-1916. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Astor, John Jacob, 1763-1890. person
associatedWith Astor, John Jacob, 1822-1890. person
associatedWith Astor, William Waldorf Astor, Viscount, 1848-1919. person
associatedWith Gibbs family. family
associatedWith Morris family. family
associatedWith Nebel, Daniel. person
associatedWith Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874. person
associatedWith Smith, Peter. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Great Britain
England
New York (State)
Subject
Nobility
Real property
Railroads
Occupation
Capitalists and financiers
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Family

Active 1792

Active 1916

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