Matthew Astor Wilks (1844-1926)
of Madison Avenue, New York City & Cruickston Park, Ontario
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He was a great-grandson of John Jacob Astor and was described in New York as, "a clubman of prominence". His infamous sister-in-law, Hetty Green, was known as "The Witch of Wall Street" having accrued a fortune in excess of $100-million.
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Contributed by Mark Meredith on 10/12/2019 and last updated on 26/02/2023.