Background
Belmont, Alva E. Smith was born on January 17, 1853 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Murray Forbes and Phoebe Ann Smith.
Belmont, Alva E. Smith was born on January 17, 1853 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Daughter of Murray Forbes and Phoebe Ann Smith.
Educated in France.
. Did philanthropic work, particularly regarding hospitals and sanitary conditions for women and children. Fought for abolition child labor. Crusaded for women's rights.
Founder, president Political Equality Association, New York City.
President National Woman’s Party. Conducted special department in Chicago Tribune.
Only woman of the time to be member American International Assurance. Lived in France from 1924.
Reputed to have said “Pray to God, …She will help you.”.
Member American International Assurance.
Married William Kissam Vanderbilt, 1874. Married second, Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, 1896 (deceased. Children: Consuelo, William Kissam, Harold South.