Robert Goelet, the younger of the two sons of the late Peter P. Goelet and Almy Buchanan, and who alone married and left issue, was born in New York City in 1809 and died in 1879. In his business relations he was closely associated with his brother Peter, their fortunes being largely invested in real estate in New York City, of which they were extensive owners. They were also among the founders and first officers of the famous Chemical Bank. Robert Goelet married Sarah, daughter of Jonathan Ogden, of the notable New Jersey family of that name. His two sons, the present Robert Goelet and the late Ogden Goelet, having been among the most prominent citizens of New York City.
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1.2.4.3.1.2.2.1 (31) i. Robert Goelet, Jr.
1.2.4.3.1.2.2.2 (32) ii. Ogden Goelet.
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