Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

Exploring Dutch Heritage Through Research 

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Mike Vanderjagt is a Canadian-born NFL placekicker who played primarily for the Indianapolis Colts and became the most accurate field goal kicker in league history during his career.

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William Kissam Vanderbilt was an American heir to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune who briefly oversaw the New York Central Railroad and became known for his involvement in horse racing, yachting, and international society life.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt II was an American railroad executive and heir to the Vanderbilt fortune. As president of the New York Central Railroad, he managed the family empire and supported major philanthropic institutions before his death in 1899.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt III was an American engineer, inventor, and National Guard officer. A grandson of railroad magnate William H. Vanderbilt, he earned numerous patents, helped advance New York’s subway system, and served as a brigadier general during World War I.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt IV was an American newspaperman and great-great-grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Known for launching several short-lived newspapers and for his seven marriages, he also served in military intelligence and produced an early anti-Nazi documentary.

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Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was an American heir of the Vanderbilt railroad fortune, known for his involvement in equestrian pursuits and as the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and grandfather of journalist Anderson Cooper.

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William Henry Vanderbilt was an American railroad magnate who expanded the New York Central system and doubled the Vanderbilt fortune after inheriting his father Cornelius Vanderbilt’s transportation empire in the late nineteenth century.

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Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American businessman and yachtsman who twice won the America’s Cup and created the Vanderbilt Trophy in contract bridge, while also serving as a director of the New York Central Railroad.

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Gloria Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, and fashion designer who built a major lifestyle brand with her designer jeans and products, while remaining a prominent member of the famous Vanderbilt family.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a nineteenth-century American shipping magnate and railroad tycoon who built the New York Central Railroad empire and became the richest man in the United States upon his death.

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Richard Vander Veen was a Democratic congressman from Michigan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1974 to 1977 after winning a special election to replace Gerald Ford.

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Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. was a United States Air Force major general and fighter pilot who served during the Vietnam War and later held leadership roles in training, command, and planning within the Air Force.

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Hoyt S. Vandenberg was a U.S. Air Force general who served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force and earlier directed U.S. military intelligence, playing a key role in Allied air operations during World War II.

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Arthur H. Vandenberg was a U.S. Senator from Michigan (1928–1951) who evolved from an isolationist to a champion of bipartisan foreign policy, supporting the United Nations, Marshall Plan, and NATO after World War II.

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Alexander A. Vandegrift was a U.S. Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Marines at Guadalcanal in World War II and later served as the eighteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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John Vanbiesbrouck is a former American NHL goaltender who played from 1981 to 2002, most notably with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, and won the Vezina Trophy in 1986.

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Mike Vanderjagt is a Canadian-born NFL placekicker who played primarily for the Indianapolis Colts and became the most accurate field goal kicker in league history during his career.

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William Kissam Vanderbilt was an American heir to the Vanderbilt railroad fortune who briefly oversaw the New York Central Railroad and became known for his involvement in horse racing, yachting, and international society life.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt II was an American railroad executive and heir to the Vanderbilt fortune. As president of the New York Central Railroad, he managed the family empire and supported major philanthropic institutions before his death in 1899.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt III was an American engineer, inventor, and National Guard officer. A grandson of railroad magnate William H. Vanderbilt, he earned numerous patents, helped advance New York’s subway system, and served as a brigadier general during World War I.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt IV was an American newspaperman and great-great-grandson of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. Known for launching several short-lived newspapers and for his seven marriages, he also served in military intelligence and produced an early anti-Nazi documentary.

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Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt was an American heir of the Vanderbilt railroad fortune, known for his involvement in equestrian pursuits and as the father of Gloria Vanderbilt and grandfather of journalist Anderson Cooper.

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William Henry Vanderbilt was an American railroad magnate who expanded the New York Central system and doubled the Vanderbilt fortune after inheriting his father Cornelius Vanderbilt’s transportation empire in the late nineteenth century.

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Harold Stirling Vanderbilt was an American businessman and yachtsman who twice won the America’s Cup and created the Vanderbilt Trophy in contract bridge, while also serving as a director of the New York Central Railroad.

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Gloria Vanderbilt was an American artist, author, and fashion designer who built a major lifestyle brand with her designer jeans and products, while remaining a prominent member of the famous Vanderbilt family.

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Cornelius Vanderbilt was a nineteenth-century American shipping magnate and railroad tycoon who built the New York Central Railroad empire and became the richest man in the United States upon his death.

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Richard Vander Veen was a Democratic congressman from Michigan who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1974 to 1977 after winning a special election to replace Gerald Ford.

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Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. was a United States Air Force major general and fighter pilot who served during the Vietnam War and later held leadership roles in training, command, and planning within the Air Force.

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Hoyt S. Vandenberg was a U.S. Air Force general who served as Chief of Staff of the Air Force and earlier directed U.S. military intelligence, playing a key role in Allied air operations during World War II.

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Arthur H. Vandenberg was a U.S. Senator from Michigan (1928–1951) who evolved from an isolationist to a champion of bipartisan foreign policy, supporting the United Nations, Marshall Plan, and NATO after World War II.

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Alexander A. Vandegrift was a U.S. Marine Corps general and Medal of Honor recipient who commanded Marines at Guadalcanal in World War II and later served as the eighteenth Commandant of the Marine Corps.

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John Vanbiesbrouck is a former American NHL goaltender who played from 1981 to 2002, most notably with the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers, and won the Vezina Trophy in 1986.

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About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

About New Netherland Institute

For over three decades, NNI has helped cast light on America's Dutch roots. In 2010, it partnered with the New York State Office of Cultural Education to establish the New Netherland Research Center, with matching funds from the State of the Netherlands. NNI is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.