Robert L. Gerry Sr.
| Robert Livingston Gerry Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Robert Livingston Gerry May 31, 1877 New York, New York |
| Died | October 31, 1957 (aged 80) Aknusti Estate, Delhi, New York |
| Education | Cutler's School |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Businessman Racehorse owner/breeder |
| Spouse(s) | Cornelia Averell Harriman |
| Children |
Elbridge T. Gerry, Sr. Robert L. Gerry Jr. Edward Harriman Gerry Henry Averell Gerry |
| Parent(s) |
Elbridge Thomas Gerry Louisa Matilda Livingston |
| Relatives | Peter G. Gerry (brother) |
Robert Livingston Gerry Sr. (May 31, 1877 – October 31, 1957) was an American businessman and owner of thoroughbred racehorses.
Gerry was born on May 31, 1877 and was the son of Louisa Matilda Livingston (1836–1920) and Elbridge Thomas Gerry (1837–1927), founder of New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. His younger brother was Peter G. Gerry (1879–1957), a U.S. Senator. He was the great-grandson of Elbridge Gerry, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the 5th Vice President of the United States of America, and the great-great-great grandson of Francis Lewis, also a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
His mother was the granddaughter of Maturin Livingston (1769–1847) and Margaret Lewis (1780–1860). Margaret was the only child and sole heiress of Gov. Morgan Lewis (1754–1844), the governor of New York.
Attended Cutler's School in New York City and graduated from Harvard University in 1900.
Gerry was the owner of the Aknusti Estate in the Catskill Mountains of New York, adjoining his family's estate at Lake Delaware, New York. The Aknusti manor house was designed by architectural firm of Walker & Gillette with landscaping by the famed Olmsted Brothers firm.
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