He traveled to Rome in April 1880 to join Jennie McGraw, then age 40. In July 1880, he married Jennie, at the American Legation in Berlin. McGraw was the daughter of timber magnate John McGraw, and upon John McGraw's death in 1877 inherited $2.2 million ($ today).
He journeyed to Rome in April 1880 to unite with Jennie McGraw, who was then 40 years old. In July 1880, he wedded Jennie at the American Legation in Berlin. McGraw was the daughter of timber magnate John McGraw, and upon John McGraw's demise in 1877 she inherited $2.2 million ($ today).