Lawrence Waterbury II was an American champion polo player and society figure.
10 Facts About Lawrence Waterbury
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Lawrence Waterbury was one of seven children born to Catherine Anthony "Kate" Waterbury and James Montaudevert Waterbury, Sr.
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The Waterbury family was considered one of New York's oldest families.
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Lawrence Waterbury became a stockbroker and, reportedly, made a fortune in the 1907 bear market, known as the Panic of 1907.
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Lawrence Waterbury began playing with the Westchester Country Club polo team in 1895, and the following year, he was ranked at seven goals on the US Polo Association handicap list.
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Lawrence Waterbury later played at the Meadowbrook Polo Club with his brother Monte.
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Lawrence Waterbury participated in the 1902,1909,1911 and 1913 International Polo Cup championships, losing only in 1902.
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In 1932, Lawrence Waterbury married his second wife, Caroline Louise "Carrie" Munn, formerly the wife of Reginald Boardman.
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Lawrence Waterbury was the daughter of Charles Alexander Munn and Carrie Louise Munn, and the sister of Gurnee Munn, and Charles Alexander Munn Jr.
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Lawrence Waterbury died on May 25,1943, at his home on Pelican Lane in Palm Beach, Florida.