About Addison B. Colvin
Lived 1858 – 1939 (aged 80). Addison B. Colvin was an American banker.
Addison Beecher Colvin (December 15, 1858 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York – June 21, 1939 in Glens Falls, Warren County, New York) was an American businessman, banker and politician.
Life He was the son of Hiram K. Colvin and Sara Ann Cowels Colvin. On May 16, 1883, he married Maria Louise Hees at Fonda, New York, and they had three daughters.
He was New York State Treasurer from 1894 to 1898, elected in 1893 and 1895 on the Republican ticket. He appointed his brother-in-law Deputy Treasurer.
He was President of the Glens Falls Gaslight Company, Vice President of the Herkimer, Mohawk, Ilion and Frankfort Railway, and owner of the Glens Falls Daily Times and the Glens Falls Weekly Messenger.
He was buried at Pineview Cemetery in Glens Falls.
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Who was Addison B. Colvin?
American businessman (1858–1939)
When was Addison B. Colvin born?
Addison B. Colvin was born on 15 December 1858 in Glens Falls.
When did Addison B. Colvin die?
Addison B. Colvin died on 21 June 1939.
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Addison B. Colvin was a banker.
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Addison B. Colvin was American.
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