New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-29
OBITUARY.
FREDERICK C. HAvEMEYER

Frederick c. Havemeyer died yesterday evening al
his home at Throgg's Neck, Westchester County. Mt
Havemeyer was calm when the end came. Az MS
| bedside all the members OF his family, except
q daughter Mrs. F. W. Jackson, and a granddaughter
Mrs. Butts. who are in Europe. Mr. Havemeyer, VINO
eighty -four years old attacked last winner
by the grip, which left him in weak condition lie
fully recovered from the attack and the Illness
resulting in his death took serious turn about Ten
days ago. Mrs Beloni, his daughter, almost con
stantly at his bedside before the end came.
Frederick @. Havemeyer. Of the Oldest members
Of family long identified with vast business inter-
ests was born IN this city in 1907. When nine years
old he entered the classical school conducted by Joseph
Nelsouwell known to old residents Of the city as the
blind teacher In 1921, young Havemeyer matricu
lated at Columbia College, but left at the end oil MS
sophomore year to engage in business. His hther
and uncle under the firm name of w. q +. Q. Have
meyer, were then operating sugar refinery III
Vandam-st. This the largest in the
city, although the yearly production was only
million pounds and the refinery Itself was building
only 25 feet by 40. The members Of the firm had
started with one assistant and were then employing
seven men.
After leaving college in 1923, Frederick Havemeyer
apprenticed to the sugar business and under the
instruction OF his uncle william, who had mastered
every detail Of sugar refining In England, he became
familiar with the business in the five years OF his
as manufacturing and women often drove TO the re-
Hnery to purchase sugar for their families. In 1928
Mr. Havemeyer formed partnership with his cousin,
william F. Havemeyer, who was twice afterward
elected Mayor of this city. This firm known as
W. F. & F. c. Havemeyer, IT,. continued to carry on
prosperous business until 1912, when both members
retired In favor Of their brothers. Albert and Dietrich
While connected with this firm Mr.. Havemeyer was
noted for his fidelity to the business and the care OF
,uhich cd tn
from firing the furnaces to the most delicate processes
of refining In 1912 his father died and Mr.. Have
never was obliged to devote himself to the manage
ment OF the large estate that was left. This with
his private affairs, occupied him for the next twelve
years with the exception Of some time spent In
travelling In Europe and In the southern States.
In 1855 Mr.. Havemeyer resolved to reenter bisi-
ness He formed the firm Of Havemeyer, Townsend
& Co.. selected a location I'm Williamsburg and erected
building as refinery which the beginning OF the
immense works that afterward occupied those premises
owned by the firm Of IIavemeyer Elder.
In 1861 the firm consisted Of +. G. Havemeyer. his
son. George Havemeyer and Dwight Townsend In
that year George Havemeyer was killed by an accident
in the works. and Mr. Townsend soon afterward re
tired from the firm Thereupon F. G. Havemeyer took
I'm az mariners his son. Theodore A. and his son-n law,
J. Lawrence Elder and the firm name was changed ~
Havemeyer & Elder
Two younger sons Of Il. G. Haveneyer IhOhas -
and Henry o., were admitted when they came OF age
and Charles II. Senf nephew, was also made menl-
Der. In 1868 Mr.. Elder died. but the name OF inc
house remained unchanged; the firm consisting OF
T. T. Uavemeyer his three sons and his nephew. The
buildings of the firm covered five full city blocks with
frontage Of thirty three rods on the East River. Inc
productive capacity Of the establishment was the
LARGEST In the world. al, - .
Mr. Havemeyer I'D to his seventy fifth year. gave
his personal attention to the details OF the business
Ills lie was spent In faithful devotion to business ana
he accumulated a large fortune. . A., A.,
In 1852 Mr. Havemeyer practically retired ron
business and has since lived at his home at Ihrogg
Neck. He was great benefactor Of the town OF
westcheste and during the many year ne aad wS
numerous enterprises for the advancement Of the
town, and was also active in charitable s, SaiT he
enertined the class of 91 OF the village school Of
Westchester at his beautiful home, which Is surrounded
by a park, and he took much pride In showing MS
Youthful guests about the grounds
Mr. Havemeyer leaves five chdren-three SONS,
Theodore A. Thomas J. and Henry o., and two mar
ried daughters.