Astor family

The Astor family, founded by the German immigrant John Jacob Astor and his wife Sarah Todd, became the wealthiest family in the United States during the 19th century. Towards the end of that century, a branch moved to England and achieved great prominence there. As the 20th century wore on the family fortunes declined, but their legacy lives on in their many public works including the New York Public Library, and members of the British branch hold two hereditary peerages, a viscountcy and a barony.

Members

Listed By Ancestry/Generation:

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• John Jacob Astor (1763-1848)
• Magdalen Astor (1788-1832) - John Bristed (1778-1855)
• Charles Astor Bristed (1820-1874)
• John Jacob Astor II (1791-1869)
• William Backhouse Astor, Sr. (1792-1875)
• John Jacob Astor III (1822-1890) 1st son of William
• William Waldorf Astor, 1st Viscount Astor (1848-1919)
• William Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952)
• William Waldorf Astor, 3rd Viscount Astor (1907-1966)
• David Astor (1912-2001)
• John Jacob Astor, 1st Baron Astor of Hever (1886-1971)
• John Astor MP (1923?1987)
• William Backhouse Astor, Jr. (1830-1892) 2nd son of William
• John Jacob Astor IV (1864-1912)
• William Vincent Astor (1891-1959) son by 1st wife
• John Jacob Astor VI (1912-1992) son by 2nd wife
• William Backhouse III (born 1935)

By marriage

• Brooke Russell Marshall Astor (1902- )
• Caroline Webster Schermerhorn Astor (1830-1908)
• Madeleine Astor (1894-1940)
• Nancy, Lady Astor (1879-1964)