In 1810 he and his brother formed a separate firm of "Schermerhorn & Co.," although still retaining connection with the old firm. Two new firms were formed later, Abraham becoming identified with "Schermerhorn, Willis & Co." of 53 South St. NY
Abraham Schermerhorn lived at No. 1 Greenwich Street, NY City until about 1840, when he removed to No 36 Bond Street, NY where he lived until his death.
He was a wealthy merchant and was also prominent in social affairs. Washington Irving was a frequent guest at his house who was an Uncle to Abraham's daughter Helen's husband, John Treat Irving Jr. As well as many other celebrated men of the times.
Many were the delightful social gatherings held at the Schermerhorn residence, one worthy of particular notice being a fancy dress ball given by Mrs. Abraham (Helen White)Schermerhorn, Feb. 6, 1829. This was attended by all the representative families of New York City of that day.
Abraham married Helen White in NY 12 Sept 1809. Abraham and Helen had 9 Children and the youngest and most notable was Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor aka: "Lina" she married William Backhouse Astor, their son and Abraham's Grandson was Col. John Jacob Astor IV who died aboard the Titanic.
In 1810 he and his brother formed a separate firm of "Schermerhorn & Co.," although still retaining connection with the old firm. Two new firms were formed later, Abraham becoming identified with "Schermerhorn, Willis & Co." of 53 South St. NY
Abraham Schermerhorn lived at No. 1 Greenwich Street, NY City until about 1840, when he removed to No 36 Bond Street, NY where he lived until his death.
He was a wealthy merchant and was also prominent in social affairs. Washington Irving was a frequent guest at his house who was an Uncle to Abraham's daughter Helen's husband, John Treat Irving Jr. As well as many other celebrated men of the times.
Many were the delightful social gatherings held at the Schermerhorn residence, one worthy of particular notice being a fancy dress ball given by Mrs. Abraham (Helen White)Schermerhorn, Feb. 6, 1829. This was attended by all the representative families of New York City of that day.
Abraham married Helen White in NY 12 Sept 1809. Abraham and Helen had 9 Children and the youngest and most notable was Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor aka: "Lina" she married William Backhouse Astor, their son and Abraham's Grandson was Col. John Jacob Astor IV who died aboard the Titanic.
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Son of Peter Schermerhorn and Elizabeth Bussing.
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Henry White Schermerhorn
1810–1811
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Augustus Van Courtlandt Schermerhorn
1812–1846
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Archibald Bruce Schermerhorn
1814–1862
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Elizabeth Schermerhorn Jones
1817–1874
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Anna White Schermerhorn Suydam
1818–1886
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Helen Schermerhorn Irving
1820–1893
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Katharine Elida Schermerhorn Welles
1828–1858
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Caroline Astor
1830–1908
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