Ashbel P. Fitch
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 |
| Died | May 4, 1904 (aged 55) |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Party | Republican Democratic |
| Occupation | Politician, businessperson |
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 Comptroller of New York City.
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.