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Belmont's marriage to Caroline Sidel Perry unveiled a union that would bridge both new and old American prestige. Their lavish lifestyle during the Gilded Age turned their homes into social hubs drawing a glittering elite. They had six children, and despite personal tragedies, the family maintained prominence through socio-political realms that extended well beyond their time.
Belmont's demise did not halt his influence. His sons continued his pursuits, each carving their paths in society, furthering their father’s legacy within the realms of finance, transportation, and thoroughbred racing.