Oliver Harriman
| Oliver Harriman | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 16, 1829 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1904 Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$20 million[1] (1904) |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Low |
| Children | 5 sons, 3 daughters |
| Relatives | E. H. Harriman (nephew) William Kissam Vanderbilt (son-in-law) |
Oliver Harriman (September 16, 1829, New York City - March 12, 1904, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American businessman.
Early life
Oliver Harriman was born on September 16, 1829 in New York City.[2][3]
Career
Harriman began his career in the dry goods commission house of McCurdy, Aldrich & Spencer.[2][3] Later, with James Low, his father-in-law, Harriman co-founded Low, Harriman & Co., "one of the best known and wealthiest" dry goods firms in New York City.[3]
Harriman served on the Boards of Directors of Bank of America, the Guaranty Trust Company of New York (which later merged with J.P. Morgan & Co.), and the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York (later known as Mutual of New York).[2]
Personal life
Harriman married Laura Low, the daughter of James Low.[3] They had five sons and three daughters:
- James Low Harriman
- Oliver Harriman, Jr.
- J. Borden Harriman
- Joseph Harriman
- Herbert M. Harriman
- Emmeline, who married, successively, William Earl Dodge III, Stephen H. Olin, and Howland Spencer.
- Anne, who married, successively, Samuel Stevens Sands Jr., Lewis Morris Rutherfurd Jr., and William Kissam Vanderbilt
- Lillie, who married William Riggin Travers Jr., and Frederick Christian Havemeyer).[3]
He was the owner of a residence in Riverdale, Bronx.[4]
Death
Harriman died on March 12, 1904 in Mount Kisco, New York.[2][3] His estate was worth US$20 million.[1][4] His will stipulated that his wife would inherit their house in Riverdale as well as US$500,000 annually, while his sister, Rosamond H. Owen, would receive US$25,000.[4]
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