William Henry Schieffelin

William Henry Schieffelin (August 20, 1836 – June 21, 1895), was an American businessman and Union Army cavalry officer in the American Civil War.

Early life William Henry Schieffelin was the first son of Samuel Bradhurst Schieffelin and Lucretia (nee Hazard) Schieffelin.

Personal life William Henry Schieffelin married Mary Jay (1845–1916) in 1863.

Mary Jay was the third generation of John Jay and Sarah Livingston Jay, the third daughter of John Jay and Eleanor Kingsland Field. Member of the Veterans' Association of the 7th New York Infantry Regiment Member of the South Side Club of Oakdale, Long Island

Character and hobbies William Henry Schieffelin was fond of shooting and fishing, of driving fast horses and farming. He was good-looking and sang charmingly and presented a fine figure as a cavalry officer in the Civil War.