Charles Oliver Iselin

Charles Oliver Iselin
Born June 8, 1854
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died January 1, 1932(1932-01-01) (aged 77)
Glen Head, New York, U.S.
Residence All View Estate
Alma mater Columbia University
Occupation Banker, yachtsman
Spouse(s)
Fannie Garner
(m. 1872; her death 1890)

Hope Goddard
(m. 1894; his death 1932)
Parent(s) Adrian Georg Iselin
Eleanora O'Donnell Iselin

Charles Oliver Iselin (June 8, 1854 – January 1, 1932) was an American banker and yachtsman who was captain of racing yachts that won the America's Cup three times.[1]

Early life

He was the son of Adrian Georg Iselin and Eleanora O Donnell Iselin. His great great-grandfather Isaac Iselin came to America in 1801 from Basel, Switzerland, where the Iselin's had been merchants, public officials, and military and professional men since the 14th century. Isaac amassed a large fortune in the importing business, and his descendants became private bankers and philanthropists in New York City and New Rochelle, New York.

Iselin's estate home "All View" in Premium Point, New Rochelle, NY

Yachting

Charles was considered to be one of the greatest American Yachtsmen of his time, participating in and winning six consecutive America's Cup races: 1887, 1893, 1895, 1899, 1901 and 1903.[2] He built a large breakwater next to his Premium Point, New Rochelle estate All View so that he could dock his yachts Defender, Reliance and Columbia safely at home.[3]

Personal life

Iselin was first married Fannie Garner (1861–1890). After her death, he married Edith Hope Goddard (1868–1970), who was the first woman ever to serve as part of the crew on an America's Cup yacht, in 1894.[4]

Iselin died on January 1, 1932 at Glen Head on Long Island.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "C. OLIVER ISELIN, NOTED BANKER, DEAD; Member of Family of Financiers Succumbs at 78 After Illness of Three Years. WAS AN ABLE YACHTSMAN Served as Sailing Master In International America's Cup Races--Used Bold Tactics". The New York Times. January 2, 1932. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Did you know? Adrian Islein" New Rochelle Daily Voice
  3. ↑ "New Rochelle, New York" Barbara Davis p. 49
  4. ↑ "Mrs. Charles Iselin, Turf Figure And Social Leader, Dies at 102". The New York Times. 6 April 1970. Retrieved 2 March 2018.
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