W. Averell Harriman American businessman, politician and diplomat (1891–1986) (1891–1986) Parents Mary Williamson Averell Edward Henry Harriman Children Kathleen Harriman Mortimer Mary Averell Harriman Siblings E. Roland Harriman Cornelia Averell Harriman Carol Averell Harriman Mary Harriman Rumsey Partners Marie Norton Harriman Pamela Harriman Kitty Lanier Lawrance