Ashbel P. Fitch - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Ashbel Parmelee Fitch (October 8, 1848 – May 4, 1904) was an American lawyer, financier, and politician.
He was a four-term Congressman and a one-term city comptroller.From March 4, 1887 until January 30, 1894 he served as U.S.
Representative from New York.
In congress, he worked to have New York City selected for the 1892 World Exposition.
He also defended immigrant rights and supported tariff reform, urging the passage of the Mills Tariff Reform Bill.
He served as chairman of the Committee on Private Land Claims and the Committee on Election of President, Vice President, and Representatives.Founding president of the Trust Company of America in 1899, he remained president upon his death in May 1904.
He was also a director of companies such as the American Light and Traction Company and the Lion Brewery.

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