[7] During the American Civil War he served as the Union's director and superintendent of military railroads.

[9] He was also an owner of Foote, Vibbard & Co., a venture formed to provide supplies and equipment to railroads.

[10] In 1865 he moved to New York City and became active in constructing and operating steamships lines and elevated railroads.

[11][12] In his later life Vibbard was interested in the development of railroads in the former Confederacy, as well as several ventures in South and Central America.

[16][17] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress