Carnegie family
The Carnegie family was a wealthy American family. Andrew Carnegie, a member of the family, is considered to be one of the richest Americans ever.[1] Andrew Carnegie donated most of his wealth upon his death. Thomas Carnegie bought much of Cumberland Island, some of which was donated to the National Park Foundation to become a national seashore. Some of Thomas Carnegie's descendents currently run the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island.
History
[edit]On May 17, 1848, the Carnegie family moved from Glasgow to Pittsburgh.[2] William Carnegie was a hand-loom weaver that moved the Carnegie family to Allegheny City after he lost his job.[3]
Thomas Carnegie bought a large part of Cumberland Island.[4] The Carnegies built the Dungeness and Plum Orchard—a Georgian Revival mansion—on Cumberland Island. The Dungeness was destroyed in a fire in the 1950s. The Carnegie family donated much of their land on the island to the National Park Foundation in 1971.[5] After the island was turned into a national seashore, only the Carnegie and Candler families were allowed to stay.[4]
In 1889, Carnegie published The Gospel of Wealth, which outlined why Andrew Carnegie would donate most of his wealth. After he died, Andrew Carnegie left his wife her assets, some cash, and two homes. He left his daughter a small trust. The rest of Andrew Carnegie's wealth was used to endow 200 libraries, Carnegie Mellon University, and the Carnegie Corporation. Thomas Carnegie distributed his assets between his wife and 9 children, with each child receiving a 10$ million trust.[6] Andrew Carnegie's donations funded around 1,600 libraries, 67 of which were in New York City. A study found that 57 of the libraries founded by Andrew Carnegie in New York City currently remain, 54 of which remain libraries.[7]
Family
[edit]Several members of the Carnegie family have had issues with mental health. Thomas Carnegie's wife was admitted to McLean Hospital due to mental health issues.[8]
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Modern
[edit]The descendents of Lucy Carnegie Ferguson currently own the Greyfield Inn. The current owners of the Greyfield Inn are the 5th generation of Carnegies. Two of the Carnegie have run the Greyfield Inn for 40 years.[9] None Andrew Carnegie's descendents still hold the Carnegie last name.[6]
Estates
[edit]Organizations
[edit]Businesses
[edit]Philanthropic
[edit]- Carnegie Corporation of New York
- Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
- Carnegie Hall
- Carnegie Institution for Science
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
- Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland
- Carnegie United Kingdom Trust
- Carnegie Hero Fund
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
- Dunfermline Carnegie Library
References
[edit]- ↑ "The 40 Richest Americans Ever". AMERICAN HERITAGE. Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ "Andrew Carnegie". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Sheridan, Patricia. "Clan Carnegie". Pittsburgh Quarterly. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- 1 2 Severson, Kim (2017-06-06). "On a Georgia Island, a Lot of Good Food and Plenty of Nothing". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ↑ Writer, Staff. "Cumberland Island is a natural place to get away from it all". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- 1 2 Sorvino, Chloe. "The Gilded Age Family That Gave It All Away: The Carnegies". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ↑ Johnson, Kirk (1996-11-28). "Carnegie Descendant Finds Personal Stake in Historical Study". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-29.
- ↑ Belkin, Lisa (2010-08-11). "One Family and Its Legacy of Pain". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ↑ Woods, Mark. "Mark Woods: For Carnegie descendants, Cumberland is a part of family". The Florida Times-Union. Archived from the original on 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Andrew Carnegie Mansion, Pergola, 2 East 91st Street, New York County, NY". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Dungeness (Cumberland Island, Ga.)". Digital Library of Georgia. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Learn the History of our Cumberland Island, Georgia Hotel | Greyfield Inn - History". Historic Hotels Worldwide. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ Hanz, Joyce (May 14, 2024). "Carnegie family's Migdale Castle set for public auction". Trib Live. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ↑ "Plum Orchard (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Skibo Castle and Garden Terra". Part of Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 2026-04-27.