John Bond Trevor | |
|---|---|
 Engraving c.1886 | |
| Born | 1822 |
| Died | 1890 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Financier |
| Known for | Political involvement; building Glenview Mansion |
John Bond Trevor (1822–1890) was an American financier and Wall Street pioneer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,[1] he moved to New York City in 1849. In 1850 he became a member of the New York Stock Exchange and entered into brokerage with the firm of Carpenter, Van Dyke & Trevor. That venture was dissolved in 1852 when he formed a partnership with James Boorman Colgate. The firm Trevor & Colgate existed until 1872, at which time it was reformed under the name James B. Colgate & Co. Trevor continued as partner of this firm until his death in 1890.[2]
In 1877, he built Glenview Mansion in Yonkers, New York. This residence stands today as part of the Hudson River Museum. Trevor was a Presidential Elector in 1880 and was for a time a director of the Northern Pacific Railway.[2]
His father, John B. Trevor (1788-1860), was Pennsylvania Treasurer from 1820 to 1821.
His son John B. Trevor Sr. (1878-1956) was an American lawyer and political activist.
- ^ The National Cyclopedia of American Biography, Volume 32. 1945. pp. 360.
- ^ a b Staff report (December 24, 1890). Obituary. John B. Trevor. The New York Times