Abraham Schermerhorn
Abraham Schermerhorn | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 9, 1783 Hyde Park, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1850 (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Spouse |
Helen Van Courtlandt White
(m. 1809) |
| Children | 9, including Caroline |
| Parent(s) | Peter Schermerhorn Elizabeth Bussing |
| Relatives | William Astor (son-in-law) John Jacob Astor IV (grandson) Eleanor Jones Morris (granddaughter) |
Abraham Schermerhorn (April 9, 1783 – February 3, 1850) was an American merchant in New York City, who was also prominent in social affairs. He was the father of Caroline Schermerhorn Astor, who married William Backhouse Astor Jr.