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Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness

1818-1888

Born 1818
Married Laura Harkness (née Osborne) 1842 (Stephen 24, Laura 27) · widowed 1852 · 10 years
Married Florence Harkness Severance 1894 (Stephen 76, Florence 30) · widowed 1895 · 1 year
Died 1888 · age 70

Ohio businessman, Standard Oil investor, second-largest shareholder and director.

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Ohio businessman, Standard Oil investor, second-largest shareholder and director.

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Robber Baron – Yes or No?

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Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist

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Ponce de León Hotel – Henry Flagler

The Ponce de Leon Hotel, also known as The Ponce, was an exclusive luxury hotel in St. Augustine, Florida.

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The Standard Oil fortune was a tidal wave of cash that either built the foundations of modern America or dissolved into a haze of eccentric scandals, proving that inheriting a billion dollars is often the quickest way to lose your mind.

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John D. Rockefeller & The Standard Oil Partners: Flagler and Harkness

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The Sinking of the Gunilda

William L. Harkness, son of Daniel M. Harkness of Bellevue, Ohio, lived a more adventurous life than his father, who stayed in Bellevue and lived a quiet life in a small town.

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Florence Harkness Severance

Florence Harkness Severance, the only daughter of Stephen V. Harkness and his second wife, Anna M.

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Stevana – Ned and Mary’s yacht

Edward and Mary Harkness used their steam yacht, Stevana (named after his parents Stephen and Anna) to commute back and forth between New York and Eolia and they also often traveled to Fishers Island and sometimes up the coast up to Maine.

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Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family

The Harkness and Flagler families help form Standard Oil. Hold onto your hats, folks, because we’re about to take a thrilling ride through the history books!

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William Lamon Harkness

Detailed Life Events Born August 8, 1858, in Bellevue, Ohio Died May 10, 1919 (aged 60) New Hyde Park, New York Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery Education Yale University (Class of 1881) Spouse Edith Hale Children Louise Hale Harkness (1898-1978), William Hale Harkness (1900–1954) Parent(s) Daniel M.

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Harry S. Harkness

Harry Stephen Harkness was born in Kansas on July 17, 1880, to Standard Oil heir Lamon V.

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Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune

Detailed Life Events Born January 22, 1874 in Cleveland, Ohio Died January 29, 1940 (aged 66) Resting place Woodlawn Cemetery Bronx, New York Education St.

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1818
Stephen V. Harkness was born to Dr. David Harkness (23) and Martha Cook in Fayette, New York
In 1818 Stephen V. Harkness was born to Dr. David Harkness (23) and Martha Cook in Fayette, New York.
From the story: The Harkness/Flagler Timeline
1818
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness born
1820
Stephen V. Harkness (2)’s mother Martha Cook died
The article states that Martha Cook died in 1820.
From the story: Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family
21 November 1825
Dr. David Harkness (30) dies
Dr. David Harkness (30) dies and Elizabeth is left to care for Stephen V. and Daniel M. and returns to Hopewell(Salem?), New York where she marries Rev. Isaac Flagler.
1833
Stephen V. Harkness (15) began his apprenticeship in harness making in Water, New York
In 1833 Stephen V. Harkness (15) started his apprenticeship in harness making in Water, New York, at the age of 15.
From the story: The Harkness/Flagler Timeline
8 June 1836
Stephen V Harkness (18) returns to Bellevue
Stephen V. Harkness (18) at the age of consent(18) returns to Bellevue, OH to seek his fortune
1837
Stephen V. Harkness (19) moved to Bellevue, Ohio to work in their store
Dan wanted to stay with his uncle in Bellevue, Ohio (as stated in the article) and moved there to work in their store in Republic, Ohio.
From the story: Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family
26 August 1839
Stephen V. Harkness (21) moves to Bellevue, OH
Stephen Harkness (21) moved to Bellevue, OH after his harness making apprenticeship in New York to work with his his Uncle Lamon G. Harkness. He worked in the general store and eating establishment.
1842
Stephen V. Harkness (24) married Laura Osborne (27)
In 1842 Stephen V. Harkness (24) married Laura Osborne (27).
From the story: The Harkness/Flagler Timeline
1845
Isabella Harkness was born and died in 1845
The article lists Isabella Harkness (1845-1845) as a child of Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (27) and Laura Osborne (30).
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
1848
David Harkness was born and died in 1848
The article lists David Harkness (1848-1848) as a child of Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (30) and Laura Osborne (33).
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
26 August 1850
Henry Flagler (20) meets Stephen V. Harkness (32)
1852
Death of Laura Osborne (37)
Laura Osborne (37), the first wife of Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (34), died in August 1852.
Ends 10 years of marriage (1842–1852)
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1854
Stephen remarries Anna M. Harkness (17)
Stephen then remarried Anna M. Harkness (17) (née Richardson) in 1854.
From the story: Lamon V. Harkness
18 November 1855
Stephen V. Harkness (37) opens grain business and a distillery in Monroeville, OH
1856
Birth of Jennie A. Harkness
Jennie A. Harkness was born in 1856 to Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness (19) and Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (38).
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1860
Birth of Charles William Harkness (2)
Charles William Harkness (2) was born on December 17, 1860, to Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness (23) and Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (42).
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1864
Birth and death of Jennie A. Harkness; death of Jennie A. Harkness
Jennie A. Harkness died in 1864; Florence Harkness (born 1864) was among the children of Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness (27) and Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (46).
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1866
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (48) relocated to Euclid Avenue in Cleveland
In 1866, Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (48) sold his businesses in Monroeville and relocated to “Millionaires Row” in Cleveland on Euclid Avenue.
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
1 November 1866
Rockefeller recruites Henry and investment from Stephen V. Harkness (48)
Ultimately Henry lives at Euclid Avenue , near J.D. Rockefeller at 3920 Euclid Avenue and Stephen V Harkness (48) at 571 Euclid(pre1906)
1867
Stephen V. Harkness (49) invested $100,000 on the condition Henry Morrison Flagler (37) be made a partner
Stephen V. Harkness (49) invested $100,000 on the condition that Henry Morrison Flagler (37) be made a partner.
From the story: Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family
1867
John D. Rockefeller (28), Daniel M. Harkness, Henry M. Flagler (37), and Stephen V. Harkness (49) unite firms to form Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler
The article states that in the year 1867 the firms of William Rockefeller & Co., Rockefeller & Andrews, Rockefeller & Co., and S. V. Harkness and H. M. Flagler united in forming the firm of Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler.
From the story: John D. Rockefeller & The Standard Oil Partners: Flagler and Harkness
2 February 1867
Stephen V. Harkness (49) moves to 571 Euclid - Millionaires Row
Stephen V. Harkness (49) moves from Monroeville to Cleveland OH on 1420/6508 Euclid Avenue. Simeon Porter Architect.
1870
The Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler partnership grew into the Standard Oil Corporation
The article states that the partnership grew into the Standard Oil Corporation in 1870, with articles of incorporation signed by John D. Rockefeller (31), Henry Morrison Flagler (40), Sam Andrews, Stephen V. Harkness (52), and William Rockefeller.
From the story: Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family
1874
Birth of Edward S. Harkness
Edward S. Harkness was born on January 22, 1874, in Cleveland, Ohio.
From the story: Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
1879
Stephen V. Harkness (61) acquired his summer/country lake house at Willoughby outside of Cleveland, Ohio
Stephen V. Harkness (61) acquired his summer/country lake house at Willoughby outside of Cleveland, Ohio in 1879.
From the story: Willoughby / Eastlake Lake House – Stephen V. Harkness
1880
Birth of Harry Stephen Harkness (62)
Harry Stephen Harkness (62) was born in Kansas on July 17, 1880, to Standard Oil heir Lamon V. Harkness.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1883
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (65) purchased the yacht Twilight in 1883
The article states that Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (65)’s first yacht was Twilight, purchased in 1883.
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
1885
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (67) bought the Peerless in 1885 (with Charles W.)
The article states that Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (67) and Charles W. bought the 147 ft Peerless steam schooner in 1885.
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
1885
Stephen V. Harkness (67) and the Peerless at the Willoughby lake house
The article suggests it was likely that Stephen V. Harkness (67)’s yacht Peerless, taken delivery on in 1885, was docked at the inlet for the Chagrin River on his Willoughby lake house property.
From the story: Willoughby / Eastlake Lake House – Stephen V. Harkness
1888
Martha Cook died before Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (70) turned two
The article states that Martha Cook passed away before Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (70) turned two.
From the story: Stephen V. Harkness – Standard Oil Venture Capitalist
1888
Death of Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (70)
Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness (70) died aboard his yacht on March 6, 1888, and was buried in Cleveland’s Lake View Cemetery.
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1888
Death of Stephen V. Harkness (70)
The Cleveland Arcade project that Stephen V. Harkness (70) had started was still incomplete when Stephen V. Harkness (70) died in 1888.
From the story: The Cleveland Arcade built by Harkness
1890
Construction of the Cleveland Arcade by the Detroit Bridge Co. (run by Stephen V. Harkness)
In 1890, the Cleveland Arcade in downtown Cleveland, Ohio was built in two nine-story buildings joined by a five-story arcade with a glass skylight, and the work was carried out by the Detroit Bridge Co., which was run by Stephen V. Harkness.
From the story: The Cleveland Arcade built by Harkness
1890s
Anna Harkness built a new home at the Willoughby lake house
In the 1890s, after Stephen V. Harkness had passed away in 1888, Anna Harkness built a new home there at the Willoughby property.
From the story: Willoughby / Eastlake Lake House – Stephen V. Harkness
1891
July 1891: Charles W. Harkness (31) and Mary Warden Harkness (with Edward S. Harkness (17)) arrive at Bar Harbor aboard the Peerless
The Bar Harbor Record noted the arrival of the “handsome steam yacht” Peerless from New York, and reported that a party including Charles W. Harkness (31), Mrs. Harkness, and E. S. Harkness spent a Sunday at the Louisburg hotel.
From the story: The Harkness Family in Bar Harbor: A Chronicle of a Gilded Age Presence, 1891-1925
1894
August 1894: Charles W. Harkness (34) arrives at Bar Harbor aboard the Peerless with Edward S. Harkness (20)
The Peerless returned in August 1894 arriving from Newport with its owner, Charles W. Harkness (34), aboard. The guest list included Mary Warden Warden and Edith Worder Warden (Elizabeth Warden Ketterlinus’s sister).
From the story: The Harkness Family in Bar Harbor: A Chronicle of a Gilded Age Presence, 1891-1925
1894
Louis Severance married Florence Harkness Severance (30)
In 1894, Louis Severance married Florence Harkness Severance (30), the daughter of Stephen V. Harkness and Anna Harkness (57).
From the story: Harkness Chapel at Case Western Reserve
1900
Purchase of Pasadena home at 1201 S. Orange Grove
The Harknesses then purchased a home in Pasadena in 1900. 1201 S. Orange Grove – Lamon’s Pasadena, CA home designed by Frederick Roehrig
From the story: Lamon V. Harkness
1901
July 1901: Edward S. Harkness (27) visits J. L. Ketterlinus at the Bide-a-While cottage
The family connection is first noted when Edward S. Harkness (27) of New York visited his host, J. L. Ketterlinus, at the “Bide-a-While” cottage.
From the story: The Harkness Family in Bar Harbor: A Chronicle of a Gilded Age Presence, 1891-1925
1902
American Automobile Association National Championship retrospective for Harry Stephen Harkness
The article states that Harry Stephen Harkness was retroactively awarded the 1902 American Automobile Association National Championship in 1951, and notes that 1902 was the first year of AAA-sanctioned racing.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1903
Race between Henry Ford and Harry Stephen Harkness at Grosse Pointe Racetrack
In 1903 at Grosse Pointe Racetrack, Henry Ford and Harry Stephen Harkness raced in the “999.”
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1904
White Mountains tour involving Harry Stephen Harkness
In 1904, Harry Stephen Harkness is associated with a White Mountains tour in a Mercedes car, with handwritten notes stating: “Mercedes, 60 h.p. Driven by Harry S. Harkness.”
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1904
Mary Emma Stillman and Edward Stephen Harkness (30) married
In 1904, Edward Stephen Harkness (30) married Mary Emma Stillman.
Married 36 years, until Edward’s death (1940)
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
1906
Marriage of Harry Stephen Harkness and Marie M Cowan
Harry Stephen Harkness married Marie M Cowan in 1906.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1906
Edward Stephen Harkness (32) purchased a vacant lot from John R. Ford
On June 1, 1906, Edward Stephen Harkness (32) purchased a vacant lot at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and 75th Street from John R. Ford.
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
1907
The New York Times announced residence plans for Edward Stephen Harkness (33)
On June 22, 1907, The New York Times announced plans for a new five-story residence to be built by Edward Stephen Harkness (33) at the northeast corner of Fifth Avenue and Seventy-fifth Street.
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
18 November 1907
Edward S. and Mary Harkness purchase Eolia mansion
The mansion, ‘Eolia’ named for the island home of the Greek god of winds, was built in 1906 and purchased by Edward and Mary Harkness in 1907. The 200+ acres were a working farm and the Mansion was the Harkness’ summer home. The Roman Renaissance Revival-style mansion has 42 rooms and was designed by the architectural firm of Lord & Hewlett. Starting in 1909, architect James Gambel Rogers designed interior renovations (Classical Revival style), the pergola (tearoom) and carriage house (support complex). During this time, Rogers was also involved in the layout of the west garden with the firm of Brett & Hall. From 1918 to 1929, Beatrix Jones Farrand (landscape designer, one of the founders of the American Society of Landscape Architects) redesigned the west garden and created and installed the East Garden, the Boxwood Parterre and the Alpine Rock Garden. The estate was left to the State of Connecticut in 1950 and is now open to the public.
1908
Lamon V. Harkness: 16,000-mile cruise on Wakiva II in early 1908
Early in 1908, Lamon V. Harkness took the Wakiva II Yacht on a 16,000-mile cruise through the West Indies and South America all the way to Buenos Aires, with guests including Harry S. Harkness and his wife Maree.
From the story: Wakiva II Yacht – Lamon V. Harkness
1909
Edward Stephen Harkness (35)’s residence reported leaded-glass details from The Architectural Record (Kenyon Cox and James Gamble Rogers discussed)
In 1909, The Architectural Record quoted discussion of leaded-glass window construction in the residence associated with Edward Stephen Harkness (35).
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
1910
Early flight incident connected to Harry Stephen Harkness at Garden City, Long Island
A September 15 article excerpt describes Harry Stephen Harkness (identified as an aviator of Cleveland) having a narrow escape when the monoplane he was flying at the aerodrome in Garden City, Long Island, dived suddenly to the ground from a height of 25 feet; his machine was demolished but he escaped injury.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1911
Aviation contract involving Charles F. Walsh and Harry Stephen Harkness at North Island, San Diego
On March 4, 1911, Harry Stephen Harkness contracted early aviator Charles F. Walsh to build an airplane for use by Harry Stephen Harkness’s chief mechanic John Kiley at the Harkness camp established on North Island in San Diego, California; Walsh delivered the plane to the aviation camp at North Island on April 7, 1911.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1911
Purchase of Antoinette monoplanes by Harry Stephen Harkness for the San Diego Aero club
Harry Stephen Harkness purchased three French-built Antoinette monoplanes to jump-start the new San Diego Aero club, with a photograph showing two of Harry Stephen Harkness’s planes and Glenn Curtiss arriving on North Island, taken by Waldo Waterman just after Curtiss’s arrival.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1911
Edward Stephen Harkness (37)’s Harkness House described in The New York Architect
In March 1911, The New York Architect provided descriptions of rooms in the residence of Edward Stephen Harkness (37) and Mary Emma Stillman.
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
1912–1940
Met Board of Trustees service
Edward S. Harkness (38) served 28 years on the Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
From the story: Robber Baron – Yes or No?
1913
J. Pierpont Morgan died; Edward S. Harkness (39) became a patron of the Department of Egyptian Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
When J. Pierpont Morgan died in 1913, Edward S. Harkness (39) became a patron of the Department of Egyptian Art and visited its expedition headquarters in Egypt, contributing financially.
From the story: Edward Harkness first to meet King Tut
1913
Edward S. Harkness (39) bought the complete Tomb of Perneb for display in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
In 1913, Edward S. Harkness (39) bought the complete Tomb of Perneb and had it installed in a prominent location in the museum's Egyptian galleries.
From the story: Edward Harkness first to meet King Tut
1915
Lamon V. Harkness was born to Stephen V. Harkness in Bellevue
In 1850 Lamon V. Harkness was born to Stephen V. Harkness in Bellevue.
From the story: The Harkness/Flagler Timeline
1916
Divorce of Harry Stephen Harkness and Marie M Cowan
Harry Stephen Harkness divorced Marie M Cowan in 1916.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1917
Donated “William” the Hippo
Edward S. Harkness (43) donated the hippo statuette that became The Met’s unofficial mascot.
From the story: Robber Baron – Yes or No?
1918
Commissioning an Artcase for Harry Stephen Harkness’s Steinway Model B
In 1918, Harry Stephen Harkness commissioned the Schmieg/Hungate/Kotzian furniture manufacturer to exclusively create the Artcase for his Steinway Model B from Steinway & Sons.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1918
Navy seizure of Harry Stephen Harkness’s yacht and wartime service of USS Wakiva II
In 1918, Harry Stephen Harkness’s personal yacht Wakiva II was taken by the United States Navy, becoming USS Wakiva II (SP-160), and was credited with sinking 3 German U-boats during World War I.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1918
Lawsuit by Harry Stephen Harkness against the United States government over Wakiva II
In 1918, Harry Stephen Harkness sued the United States government because he did not believe that he was adequately compensated for the value of his yacht.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1918
1918 ranking of Edward S. Harkness (44) and Mary Stillman in Forbes rich list; president of the Commonwealth Fund
In 1918, Edward S. Harkness (44) was ranked the 6th-richest person in the United States by Forbes magazine’s first “Rich List.” In the same year, Anna M. Richardson (Harkness) established the Commonwealth Fund with an initial gift of $10 million, and Edward S. Harkness (44) was made president.
From the story: Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
1918
Edward S. Harkness (44) witnesses the opening of King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus with Mary Stillman
On February 3, 1924, Edward S. Harkness (44) and Mary Stillman visited Howard Carter at the site multiple times and Carter invited Edward S. Harkness (44) to witness the opening of King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus.
From the story: Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
1918
Underwrote Met Great Hall symphony concerts
Edward S. Harkness (44) underwrote the first public symphony concerts in The Met’s Great Hall under David Mannes.
From the story: Robber Baron – Yes or No?
18 November 1918
Anna Harkness (81) founds Commonwealth Fund
Stephen V. Harknesses widow, Anna take a path of philanthropy and starts the Commonwealth Fund with the mandate that it should do something for the welfare of mankind.
1919
Death of Harry Stephen Harkness
Harry Stephen Harkness died of influenza in 1919 at his home, 270 Park Avenue, New York.
From the story: Harry S. Harkness
1919-05-10
Stephen V. Harkness died; Charles William Harkness (59) inherited stock and became a director
Upon the death of Stephen V. Harkness in 1888, Charles William Harkness (59) inherited stock in Standard Oil amounting to the second largest holding in the company, surpassed only by that of the Rockefeller family. Charles William Harkness (59) became a director at Standard Oil and was also a director of the Southern Pacific Railway Company, the Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railway, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and the Tilden Iron Mining Company, and he managed his father’s holdings.
From the story: Charles W. Harkness
1920
The music room in Edward Stephen Harkness (46)’s residence renovated
The article states that for an unknown reason the music room in Edward Stephen Harkness (46)’s residence was renovated in 1920.
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
c. 1920
Joined Columbia-Presbyterian board and enabled integrated medical center
Edward S. Harkness (46) joined the hospital board and donated prime Washington Heights land to unite medical education with patient care.
From the story: Robber Baron – Yes or No?
1922
Edward Stephen Harkness (48) and Mary Emma Stillman entertained at a luncheon
On July 3, 1922, The New-York Tribune reported: "Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Harkness (48) entertained at a luncheon at their summer home this afternoon."
From the story: Harkness House, New York, NY
1923-12-12
Edward S. Harkness (49) and Albert Lythgoe arrived at the tomb and stayed through early February
The article states that Albert Lythgoe and Edward S. Harkness (49) arrived at the tomb on Dec 12, 1923, and stayed through early February.
From the story: Edward Harkness first to meet King Tut
1924
Education and institutional work connected to Edward S. Harkness (50)’s philanthropy
Around the time of Edward S. Harkness (50)’s Yale–Harvard philanthropic efforts, he sought to reform teaching at elite boarding schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, by introducing the Harkness table method of instruction (with further gifts enabling the method to spread to other schools).
From the story: Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
1924-02-02
Howard Carter opened the fourth shrine containing King Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus with Edward S. Harkness (50) and Albert Lythgoe present
On Feb 2, 1924, Howard Carter opened the fourth shrine that contained the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun, and the article states that Edward S. Harkness (50) and Albert Lythgoe were there with him.
From the story: Edward Harkness first to meet King Tut
1925
August 1925: Edward S. Harkness (51) arrives at Bar Harbor aboard the yacht Cythera
In August 1925, society pages reported the arrival of the yacht Cythera in the harbor, with Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Harkness of New York on board; the article notes that Edward S. Harkness (51) was part of the original 1891 Peerless party.
From the story: The Harkness Family in Bar Harbor: A Chronicle of a Gilded Age Presence, 1891-1925
1926
Death and burial of Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness (89)
Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness (89) died on March 27, 1926, at her home at 820 Fifth Avenue in New York City, and after a private funeral was buried beside Stephen Vanderburgh Harkness in Lake View Cemetery.
From the story: Anna Maria (Richardson) Harkness
1929
Purchased Bashford Dean’s arms and armor collection
Edward S. Harkness (55) provided $100,000 to purchase curator Bashford Dean’s collection, keeping The Met’s European armor holdings unified.
From the story: Robber Baron – Yes or No?
1930
Edward S. Harkness (56) founds the Pilgrim Trust and makes a Yale residential college gift
In 1930, Edward S. Harkness (56) founded the Pilgrim Trust in the UK with an endowment of just over two million pounds, and he agreed to give Yale $11 million for nine residential colleges of its own.
From the story: Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune
1930
Edward S. Harkness (56) presented Phillips Exeter Academy with a monetary gift
The article states that Edward S. Harkness (56)—an oil magnate and philanthropist—presented Phillips Exeter Academy with a monetary gift in 1930, and that the method’s name comes from him.
From the story: What’s a “Harkness Table”?
18 November 1930
Edward S. Harkness (56) founds Pilgrim Trust
It was Harkness’s wish that his gift be given in grants for some of Britain’s ‘more urgent needs’ and to ‘promote her future well-being’. The first Trustees decided that the Trust should assist with social welfare projects, preservation (of buildings and countryside) and the promotion of art and learning.
29 January 1940
Edward S. Harkness (66) Dies
1948
Junius S. Morgan III purchased the Dosoris estate and added the Harkness 15 acres in 1948
Shortly after Edith Hale Harkness’s death, the Dosoris estate was purchased by Junius S. Morgan III, who in 1948 added the Harkness 15 acres to his 31 acres.
From the story: The Gold Coast of Long Island and Harkness

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Robber Baron – Yes or No?

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Ponce de León Hotel – Henry Flagler

Where did all the money go?

John D. Rockefeller & The Standard Oil Partners: Flagler and Harkness

The Sinking of the Gunilda

Florence Harkness Severance

Stevana – Ned and Mary’s yacht

Start Here: Scandal, Success, Oil and Steam: The Incredible Story of Henry Flagler and the Harkness Family

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Edward S. Harkness gives away the family fortune