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Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt (Gertrude Lewis Conaway) was born on 1901 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American socialite and philanthropist. Discover Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Gertrude Lewis Conaway
Occupation Socialite, philanthropist
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 1901, 1901
Birthday 1901
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death 6 August, 1978
Died Place Newport, Rhode Island, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt's Husband?

Her husband is Harold Stirling Vanderbilt

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Parents John L. Conaway
Husband Harold Stirling Vanderbilt
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Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Net Worth

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Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1901

Gertrude Conaway was born in 1901 in Philadelphia.

Her father, John L. Conaway, was "a famous horseman," however he died when she was 10.

Her stepfather, W. Barklie Henry, was a banker and yachtsman.

Conaway grew up in Philadelphia, where she acted in amateur theatre.

Vanderbilt was one of the first women allowed to compete in the America's Cup.

1933

Conaway married Harold Stirling Vanderbilt on August 20, 1933, in New York City; he was 17 years older than she.

They never had children.

They resided in New York City and at Eastover, a property in Manalapan, Florida near Palm Beach designed by architect Maurice Fatio.

1934

She was one of the first women to compete in the America's Cup alongside her husband, Harold Stirling Vanderbilt, in 1934 and 1937.

She was allowed aboard her husband's yachts during the 1934 America's Cup and the 1937 America's Cup.

Vanderbilt served on the board of trust of Vanderbilt University, a private university in Nashville, Tennessee, as an honorary trustee.

She endowed scholarships in the English department.

Vanderbilt bequeathed $1 million to the Newport Hospital, $1 million to the JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, Florida, $200,000 to the Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital in Woodstock, Virginia, and $100,000 to the NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital.

She also donated $1.25 million to the Preservation Society of Newport County, an organization to protect the architectural heritage of Newport County, Rhode Island.

1961

They summered at Rock Cliff, an estate in Newport, Rhode Island that they purchased in 1961.

1970

When her husband died in 1970, Vanderbilt inherited over $1 million as well as $15 million in trust funds.

1978

Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt (1901 - August 6, 1978) was an American socialite and philanthropist.

Vanderbilt died on August 8, 1978, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Her funeral was held at Trinity Church, and she was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Rhode Island.