Ashbel Parmelee Fitch | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1887 – December 26, 1893 | |
| Preceded by | Egbert L. Viele |
| Succeeded by | Isidor Straus |
| Constituency | 13th district (1887–1893) 15th district (1893) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1848 Mooers, New York |
| Died | May 4, 1904 (aged 55) New York City |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician, businessperson |
Ashbel Parmelee Fitch (October 8, 1848 – May 4, 1904) was an American lawyer, financier, and politician.[1] He was a four-term Congressman, and a one-term Comptroller of New York City.[2]
From March 4, 1887, until January 30, 1894, he served as U.S. Representative from New York.[3] In Congress, he worked to have New York City selected for the 1892 World Exposition. He also defended immigrant rights and supported tariff reform,[2] urging the passage of the Mills Tariff Reform Bill.[1] He served as chairman of the Committee on Private Land Claims and the Committee on Election of President, Vice President, and Representatives.[3]
Founding president of the Trust Company of America in 1899,[3] he remained president upon his death in May 1904.[1] He was also a director of companies such as the American Light and Traction Company and the Lion Brewery.[1]
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