James H. Tripp
James H. Tripp | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Ancram, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1917 (aged 85) |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, businessman, politician |
| Years active | 1850s–1917 |
| Known for | President of First National Bank of Marathon; member of New York State Assembly (1892–1893) |
James H. Tripp (January 17, 1832 – October 7, 1917) was a prominent American figure in banking, commerce, and politics based in New York.
Early life
Tripp was born in Ancram, New York and relocated with his family to Dryden in 1837, followed by a move to Harford the subsequent year. After completing his education at Cortland Academy, he dedicated five years to teaching during the winter months while assisting with agricultural work on his father's farm throughout the summers.
Career
During the 1850s, Tripp settled in Marathon, initially employed as a clerk at the general store Peck & Adams. Within three years, he advanced to partnership status, prompting a rebranding of the business to Peck, Adams, & Tripp. Following the dissolution of this partnership in 1862, he joined H. J. Messenger’s banking institution as cashier and subsequently took charge of a bank located in Canandaigua under Messenger’s leadership until 1866.
In 1865, Tripp established the firm Tripp & Adams alongside Lyman Adams, combining general merchandising with private banking services. By 1883, they divested from the mercantile segment to concentrate exclusively on banking operations. The following year, Tripp assumed the presidency of the newly founded First National Bank of Marathon and held a directorship at Homer National Bank. He maintained his role as president until his resignation on October 1, 1917. Additionally, in 1897 he served as vice-president of the American Bankers Association.
Tripp’s political career included election as a Republican representative for Cortland County in the New York State Assembly, where he served during 1892 and 1893. His legislative contributions focused on the banking committee. Locally, he held positions such as treasurer of Marathon village and trustee of Peck Memorial Library.
Personal life
In 1865, Tripp married Sarah Remington; she passed away by 1871. He remarried on November 11, 1873, to Louisa (née Farrington) Bogadus from Cuyler, New York, becoming stepfather to her daughter Anna from a prior marriage.
Tripp passed away at his residence on October 7, 1917, and was interred at Marathon Cemetery.