Background
Vanderbilt, William Kissam was born on October 26, 1878 in New York, New York, United States. Son of William Kissam and Alvia Murray (Smith) Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt, William Kissam was born on October 26, 1878 in New York, New York, United States. Son of William Kissam and Alvia Murray (Smith) Vanderbilt.
Harvard University, 1897-1899.
Began with New York Central Lincolnshire, 1903, became assistant to the president, 1910, vice president, 1912, president 1918 (for 1 year). Now director and member Executive Committee New York Central Railroad Company and subsidiary lines. Director Western Union Telephone
Served in the United States Navy, 1917-1918. Clubs: Union, Knickerbocker, The Links, The Brook, Harvard, Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht, New York Yacht, Huntington Country, Deepdale National Golf.
Married Virginia Fair, April. Married second, Mistress.