John jacob astor iv

Col. John Jacob Astor

Bid Live on Lot 253 in the Auction of Titanic, White Star and Transport Memorabilia Auction from Henry Aldridge & Son Limited.

John Jacob Astor IV, (1864-1912) American Gilded Age society member, Lieutenant Colonel in the Spanish-American War, and businessman. He perished during the sinking of the Titanic, and was considered one of the richest men in the world. ~ Portrait by artist: Leon Bonnat, c.1896

When the famous Titanic sank, John Jacob Astor IV, the wealthiest passenger aboard, died in the wreckage.

John Astor IV, RMS Titanic disaster victim in Trinity Churchyard, NY

John Jacob Astor IV

John Jacob Astor and his wife had an Airedale on board. Her name was Kitty. The couple were protective of Kitty because she had gone missing during an excursion to Egypt. John had offered a huge reward for her return. They would have most likely kept Kitty in their room during their travel on the Titanic. It is rumored that as the ship began to sink, John released all dogs on board from their kennels. Some dogs did survive, but not Kitty.

John Jacob Astor IV.

J.J. Astor IV., wife Madeline and Kitty. c. 1912Mrs. John Jacob Astor - wife of millionaire industrialist, her Airedale "Kitty" perished on the Titanic. A second Airedale also went down with the ship on that terrible night. He belonged to William E. Carter, owner of the Renault automobile seen being hoisted on board the ship in the movie "Titanic".

Name: Colonel John Jacob Astor & wife Mrs. Madeleine Talmage Astor (née Force) Born: Wednesday, July 13, 1864 & Monday, June 19, 1893 Age: 47 years 9 months and 2 days & 18 years 9 …