Frederick W. Vanderbilt (1856-1938)A descendant of the famous Vanderbilt family which had made its fortune in shipping and the railroads, Frederick was the grandson of Cornelius and the son of William Vanderbilt. Born on February 2, 1856, Frederick attended Yale and in 1878 married Louise Holmes Anthony, the daughter of Charles L. Anthony, a prominent New York City and Newport, R.I. financier.Aside from his business, Vanderbilt was devoted to yachting. He and his wife were associated in many philanthropic endeavors, particularly those related to young people; and he gave generously to several institutions of higher learning. Institutions which he supported during his lifetime and for which he provided in his will were Yale; Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tenn., and the Vanderbilt Clinic at Columbia University, built in memory of his father. Vanderbilt avoided publicity, just ase avoided membership in clubs and organizations of the type that might bring his name to public attention through officership or committee activity. This preference for anonymity continued until his death at Hyde Park on June 29, 1938, at the age of 82. Vanderbilt was buried in the family mausoleum in Staten Island. He left no immediate survivors, for his wife had died in Paris 12 years earlier and they had had no children.His estate accounts revealed that Vanderbilt, although retired for some years, had retained directorships in 22 railroads and many other corporations. His chief holdings were in the New York Central railroad system, a Vanderbilt enterprise from its beginning. The fortune he left amounted to over $78 million.