Abraham Schermerhorn
Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850) was a wealthy New York City merchant who was also prominent in social affairs. He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who married William Backhouse Astor Jr.
Abraham Schermerhorn | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1783 Hyde Park, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1850 (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Spouse |
Helen Van Courtlandt White
(m. 1809) |
| Children | 9, including Caroline |
| Parent(s) | Peter Schermerhorn Elizabeth Bussing |
| Relatives | William Astor (son-in-law) John Jacob Astor IV (grandson) Eleanor Jones Morris (granddaughter) |
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