I had never heard of the Frelinghuysen family, although I consider myself a student of politics. They are a bit of a political dynasty. 4 US senators in one family is really something, and a member of the family is still active in Congress today. Republicans, too. That obviously would hold interest for a few people.
I just read Vincent Astor was worth $1.5 billion dollars at his death back in 1959. The original, John Jacob Astor represented nearly 1% of the US economy in his day. By comparison, Bill Gates represents about .55%. Those Astors were some pretty shrewd slumlords.
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Will makes some excellent points and I agree with all of them. - Dean Romig 03-13-2013
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