Charles Augustus Schermerhorn
American real estate investor and insurance executive
About Charles Augustus Schermerhorn
Lived 1839 – 1914 (aged 75). Charles Augustus Schermerhorn was an American.
Charles Augustus Schermerhorn (January 1, 1839 – October 2, 1914) Among his siblings was Maria Isabella Schermerhorn, George Stevens Schermerhorn Jr. (who married Julia M. Gilbert), and Edward Eugene Schermerhorn. His father was a merchant and who was associated in the ship chandlery business with his uncle Horatio.
His paternal grandparents were Rebecca Hodgden (née Stevens) Schermerhorn (a daughter of General Ebenezer Stevens) and John Peter Schermerhorn, a merchant. His grandfather and grand-uncle, Abraham Schermerhorn, were both sons of Peter Schermerhorn. His maternal grandfather was Philip Grim.
Career From 1862 to 1863, he served in the 7th Regiment of the New York Militia. in Trinity Church in Manhattan. Louise was the daughter of Dr. John Peter Schermerhorn and Louise (née Williamson) Schermerhorn. Together, they were the parents of: in 1933.
Schermerhorn died at his home, 1219 Madison Avenue in New York City, on October 2, 1914.
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Who was Charles Augustus Schermerhorn?
American real estate investor and insurance executive
When was Charles Augustus Schermerhorn born?
Charles Augustus Schermerhorn was born on 1 January 1839 in Manhattan.
When did Charles Augustus Schermerhorn die?
Charles Augustus Schermerhorn died on 2 October 1914 in Manhattan, New York (state).
What nationality was Charles Augustus Schermerhorn?
Charles Augustus Schermerhorn was American.
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