Vanderbilt background

The Vanderbilt's emigrated from Holland around 1650, and the family kept growing as a well known family. It wasn't until Cornelius Vanderbilt's lifetime that the family's name became known for extraordinary wealth. With 13 children, 37 grand children, and 27 great-grandchildren, Cornelius established the Biltmore mansion that was known as the Vanderbilt Custom of Luxurious Residences. When he died, he left his 100 million dollar estate with his oldest son, Henry. The home kept getting passed down through many generations. Today, Biltmore is a place to explore in Asheville, North Carolina.