Oliver Harriman
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| Born | September 16, 1829 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | March 12, 1904 (aged 74) Mount Kisco, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | American |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Net worth | US$20 million(1904) |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Low |
| Children | 8, including Oliver, Jr., J. Borden, Herbert, Anne |
| Parent(s) | Orlando Harriman Anne Ingland |
| Relatives |
E. H. Harriman (nephew) William Kissam Vanderbilt (son-in-law) Florence Hurst (daughter-in-law) |
Oliver Harriman (September 16, 1829, New York City - March 12, 1904, Mount Kisco, New York) was an American businessman and member of the wealthy Harriman family.
Oliver Harriman was born on September 16, 1829 in New York City. His parents were Orlando Harriman (1790-1867) and Anne Ingland (1795-1853). He was the brother was Orlando Harriman, who was the father of Edward H. Harriman, railroad tycoon.
His grandfather, William Harriman, emigrated from England in 1795 and engaged successfully in trading and commercial pursuits.
Harriman began his career in the dry goods commission house of McCurdy, Aldrich & Spencer. Later, with James Low, his father-in-law, Harriman co-founded Low, Harriman & Co., "one of the best known and wealthiest" dry goods firms in New York City.
Harriman served on the Boards of Directors of Bank of America, the Guaranty Trust Company of New York (which later merged with J.P. Morgan & Co.), and the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York (later known as Mutual of New York).
Harriman married Laura Low (1834–1901), the daughter of James Low, the founder of Low, Harriman & Co. They had five sons and three daughters who were prominent in New York and Westchester society:
He was the owner of a residence in Riverdale, Bronx.
Harriman died on March 12, 1904 in Mount Kisco, New York. His estate was worth US$20 million. His will stipulated that his wife would inherit their house in Riverdale as well as US$500,000 annually, while his sister, Rosamond H. Owen, would receive US$25,000.
His granddaughter, Mary Bishop Harriman was married to Count Pierre Lecomte du Noüy (1883-1947).
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