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William Jay Schieffelin
William Jay Schieffelin in 1894
Born
(1866-04-14)April 14, 1866
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
April 29, 1955(1955-04-29) (aged 89)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Burial place
Vanderbilt Family Cemetery and Mausoleum
Education
Columbia School of Mines, 1887
Spouse(s)
Maria Louise Shepard, 1891
Children
9, including William Jay Schieffelin Jr., John Jay Schieffelin, Bayard Schieffelin
Parent(s)
William Henry Schieffelin Mary Jay
Relatives
Jay (surname) Schieffelin family Vanderbilt family
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William Jay Schieffelin ( New York City, April 14, 1866 – April 29, 1955), was an American businessman, philanthropist, and president of the Citizens Union (New York City).[1][2][3]
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