Overview
William Jay Schieffelin ( New York City, November 30, 1891 – May 1, 1985), was an American businessman and philanthropist.
Early life
William Jay Schieffelin Jr. was the first son of William Jay Schieffelin and Maria Louise Shepard Schieffelin. He was born in Manhattan.
Through his paternal ancestors William was a descendant of John Jay, and through his maternal ancestors he was a member of the Vanderbilt family.
Personal life
William Jay Schieffelin married Annette Markoe (1897–1997) of New York City in 1918. The wedding took place in the chapel of St. George’s Church at Stuyvesant Square in Manhattan.
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