John Jacob Astor I German-American businessman (1763-1848) (1763–1848) Parents Maria Magdalena Johann Jakob Astor Children Eliza Astor Sarah Astor William Backhouse Astor, Sr. unnamed infant son Astor John Jacob Astor Henry Astor Dorothea Astor Magdalen Astor Siblings Henry Astor Georg Peter Astor Johann Melchior Astor Anna Eva Astor Partners Sarah Todd
