Yes, I did mean Vanderbilt! Thanks for catching the error! Donna > Do you mean Vanderbilt Cup Race? I'm looking for information about Herman Hagedorn, who was, according to > family history, the harbormaster of New York. He was, according to the > 1880 census, a seaman. After that, I find nothing about him or his > children. > A son, Albert, is said to have died diving at Coney Island and another > son, Henry, to have been killed serving as a mechanic at a Vanderburg Cup > Race. > Any ideas on where to look ? Especially for info on the harbormasters?