The Rockefeller Family Tree

John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil and America's first billionaire, and his influential family known for their significant contributions to business, philanthropy, and politics across several generations.

Family connections and stories

• Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller — spouse: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.; child: John Davison Rockefeller III; child: Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller
  Born October 26, 1874; Died April 5, 1948
  Philanthropist, Art Collector

  Prominent American socialite and philanthropist, known for co-founding the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and championing modern art and social reform.

• Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller — spouse: John Davison Rockefeller III; child: John Davison Rockefeller IV
  Born October 2, 1909; Died November 29, 1992
  Art sponsor, Philanthropist

  American art sponsor and philanthropist, served twice as president of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Married to John D. Rockefeller III.

• Eliza Davison Rockefeller — spouse: William Avery Rockefeller Sr.; child: John Davison Rockefeller
  Born September 12, 1813; Died March 28, 1889
  Mother of industrialist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller.

  Mother of American business magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller. She married William Avery Rockefeller Sr. in 1837.

• John Davison Rockefeller — mother: Eliza Davison Rockefeller; father: William Avery Rockefeller Sr.; spouse: Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller; parent: William Avery Rockefeller Sr.; parent: Eliza Davison Rockefeller; child: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.
  Born July 8, 1839; Died May 23, 1937
  Businessman, founder of Standard Oil

  American industrialist and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company. He became America's first billionaire and established major philanthropic institutions.

• John Davison Rockefeller III — mother: Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller; father: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.; spouse: Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller; parent: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.; parent: Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller; child: John Davison Rockefeller IV
  Born March 21, 1906; Died July 10, 1978
  Philanthropist

  American philanthropist, eldest son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., known for supporting the Population Council and instrumental in creating the Lincoln Center.

• John Davison Rockefeller Jr. — mother: Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller; father: John Davison Rockefeller; spouse: Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller; child: John Davison Rockefeller III; child: Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller; parent: John Davison Rockefeller; parent: Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller
  Born January 29, 1874; Died May 11, 1960
  Financier, Philanthropist

  American financier and philanthropist, known for developing Rockefeller Center and extensive charitable contributions to education, national parks, and Colonial Williamsburg.

• John Davison Rockefeller IV — mother: Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller; father: John Davison Rockefeller III; spouse: Sharon Lee Percy Rockefeller; parent: John Davison Rockefeller III; parent: Blanchette Ferry Hooker Rockefeller
  Born June 18, 1937
  U.S. Senator, Governor, Secretary of State

  Former five-term U.S. Senator from West Virginia and former two-term Governor of West Virginia, known for his political career as a Democrat in a traditionally Republican family.

• Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller — spouse: John Davison Rockefeller; child: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.
  Born September 9, 1839; Died March 12, 1915
  Abolitionist, Philanthropist, Schoolteacher

  American abolitionist, philanthropist, and schoolteacher, and the wife of Standard Oil co-founder John Davison Rockefeller. Spelman College was named in her honor.

• Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller — mother: Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller; father: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.; parent: John Davison Rockefeller Jr.; parent: Abigail Greene Aldrich Rockefeller
  Born July 8, 1908; Died January 26, 1979
  Businessman, Politician

  Prominent American businessman and politician, served four terms as Governor of New York and later as the 41st Vice President of the United States.

• Sharon Lee Percy Rockefeller — spouse: John Davison Rockefeller IV
  Born December 10, 1944
  CEO of WETA-TV, Philanthropist, Arts Patron

  American philanthropist, arts patron, and broadcasting executive. CEO of WETA-TV and former First Lady of West Virginia. Married to Jay Rockefeller.

• William Avery Rockefeller Sr. — spouse: Eliza Davison Rockefeller; child: John Davison Rockefeller
  Born November 13, 1810; Died May 11, 1906
  Businessman, Lumberman, Herbalist, "Snake Oil" Salesman, Con Artist

  A traveling salesman, con artist, and bigamist, best known as the father of Standard Oil co-founders John D. Rockefeller Sr. and William Avery Rockefeller Jr.

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