Biography of William Backhouse Astor

William Backhouse Astor (* 19. September 1792 in New York City; † 24. November 1875 in New York City) was a sohn und Erbe von Johann Jakob Astor. He was 83 years old. He was married to Margaret Rebecca Armstrong. He had at least 6 children (3 sons and 3 daughters). His education included Columbia University, University of Göttingen and Heidelberg University. He worked at Astor Library. He was buried at Trinity Church Cemetery.