Theodore Havemeyer
1834–1897 (age 63)
industrialist
Biography
Theodore Havemeyer (1834–1897) was a leading figure in industry, helping to expand his family's sugar refining business into a national enterprise while investing in the cultural life of New York. His entrepreneurial spirit helped to sustain livelihoods and contribute to the city's commercial vitality.
A passionate golfer and founder of the United States Golf Association, he worked to lift the sport in America even as he supported philanthropic causes; his grave at Green-Wood Cemetery invites reflection on the wide-ranging legacy he left behind.