Charles Augustus Schermerhorn


Charles Augustus Schermerhorn was an American real estate investor and insurance executive.

Early life

Schermerhorn was born on January 1, 1839. He was the son of George Stevens Schermerhorn Sr. and Maria Isabella . Among his siblings was Maria Isabella Schermerhorn, George Stevens Schermerhorn Jr., and Edward Eugene Schermerhorn. His father was a merchant and who was associated in the ship chandlery business with his uncle Horatio.
His paternal grandparents were Rebecca Hodgden Schermerhorn and John Peter Schermerhorn, a merchant. His grandfather and grand-uncle, Abraham Schermerhorn, were both sons of Peter Schermerhorn. His maternal grandfather was Philip Grim.

Career

From 1862 to 1863, he served in the 7th Regiment of the New York Militia.
He was involved in managing his family estate, including real estate investments and insurance. His office was in the Marbridge Building on the east side of Herald Square at the corner of 34th Street and Broadway. Schermerhorn was a member of many prominent societies, a vestryman of Trinity Church and a trustee of St. Luke's. He was also a member of the General Society of the War of 1812, Post Lafayette Grand Army of the Republic, the Society of Colonial Wars, the Holland Society, the Church Club and a member of the 7th Regiment Veteran Association.
He served as secretary and the 41st President of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York.

Personal life

On June 3, 1880, Schermerhorn was married to his cousin, Louise Schermerhorn, in Trinity Church in Manhattan. Louise was the daughter of Dr. John Peter Schermerhorn and Louise Schermerhorn. Together, they were the parents of:
Schermerhorn died at his home, 1219 Madison Avenue in New York City, on October 2, 1914.