[5] His grandfather, William Harriman,[4] emigrated from England in 1795 and engaged successfully in trading and commercial pursuits.

[6] Harriman began his career in the dry goods commission house of McCurdy, Aldrich & Spencer.

[23] Harriman died on March 12, 1904, in Mount Kisco, New York.

[24][23] His will stipulated that his wife would inherit their house in Riverdale as well as US$500,000 annually, while his sister, Rosamond H. Owen, would receive US$25,000.

[23] His granddaughter, Mary Bishop Harriman was married to Count Pierre Lecomte du Noüy (1883-1947).