William Christopher Rhinelander (1790-1878)

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

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Father
William Rhinelander (1753-1825)
Mother
Mary (Robert) Rhinelander (1755-1837)
Spouse
Mary (Rogers) Rhinelander (1795-1859)
Children
Mary (Rhinelander) Stewart (1821-1893)
Serena Rhinelander (1825-1914)
William Rhinelander (1825-1908)
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. 

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Old Merchants of New York Property Magnates
Contributed by Mark Meredith on 28/02/2020 and last updated on 16/04/2024.
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