Caroline Schermerhorn Astor
Caroline Webster "Lina" Schermerhorn Astor (September 22, 1830 – October 30, 1908) was a prominent American socialite of the second half of the 19th century who led the Four Hundred. Famous for being referred to later in life as "the Mrs. Astor" or simply "Mrs. Astor", she was the wife of yachtsman William Backhouse Astor Jr. They had five children, including Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, who perished on the RMS Titanic. Through her marriage, she was a prominent member of the Astor family and matriarch of the male line of American Astors.
Caroline Schermerhorn Astor | |
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An illustration of Astor, c. 1853-1860 | |
| Born | Caroline Webster Schermerhorn September 22, 1830 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 1908 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery (New York City, U.S.) |
| Known for | self-proclaimed "the Mrs. Astor", matriarch of male line of American Astors |
| Spouse |
William Backhouse Astor Jr.
(m. 1853; died 1892) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Abraham Schermerhorn Helen Van Courtlandt White |
| Relatives | See Astor family |
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