Trumbull Cary
Hon. Trumbull Cary | |
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New York State Bank Commissioner | |
In office 1840–1843 | |
Preceded by | Hiram Denio |
Member of the New York State Senate from the 8th District | |
In office January 1, 1831 – December 31, 1834 | |
Preceded by | George H. Boughton |
Succeeded by | Isaac Lacey |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the District of Genesee County | |
In office January 1, 1828 – December 31, 1828 | |
Preceded by | Shubeal Dunham |
Succeeded by | John Hascall |
Personal details | |
Born | Banker | August 11, 1787
Trumbull Cary (August 11, 1787 Mansfield, Connecticut – June 20, 1869 Batavia, New York) was an American banker, lawyer,[1] and politician from New York.
Early life
Trumbull Cary was born in
Career
After moving to Batavia, Cary served as the Postmaster of the town for more than twenty years.[1] In 1822, Cary, along with two other citizens, petitioned New York State to incorporate the village of Batavia. The measure failed, but they tried again the following year, and the State approved the incorporation of the village of Batavia on April 23, 1823.[2]
Government service
He was a member of the
Bank of Genesee
In the early 19th century, Batavia was the headquarters of the
Personal life
In 1817, he erected the Cary Mansion in Batavia, a 24-room Greek revival structure. It was said that the home was erected as a condition for his eventual bride, Margaret Elinor Brisbane, to marry Cary.[2] Brisbane was the sister of utopian socialist Albert Brisbane and the aunt of Arthur Brisbane, one of the best known newspaper editors of the 20th century.[2] Trumbull married Margaret on June 2, 1817. Together they had one son:
- Dr. Walter Cary (1818–1881), who married Julia Love (niece of Brig.-Gen. George Maltby Love); parents of seven, including architect George Cary (who married Allithea Birge) and polo-player Seward Cary (whose eldest daughter Phoebe married Arthur Brisbane in 1912).[6]
For nearly 50 years, he was a vestryman at St. James Church in Batavia.[1] Cary died on June 20, 1869, in Batavia, New York, and was interred at Batavia Cemetery.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Staff (June 26, 1869). "OBITUARY. Death of Hon. Trumbull Cary, of Batavia". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ a b c d Barnes, Larry Dana (2015). History of Batavia 1801-2015 (PDF). City of Batavia. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ a b c Hough, Franklin Benjamin (1858). The New York civil list: containing the names and origin of the civil divisions, and the names and dates of election or appointment of the principal state and county officers from the Revolution to the present time. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Co. pp. 39, 129f, 1 206 and 263. Retrieved 5 April 2016.
- ^ Cornelia E. Brooke (April 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Batavia Club". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14.See also: "Accompanying two photos".
- ISBN 978-0738574042.
- ^ a b LaChiusa, Chuck. "Cary Family / Love Family of Buffalo, NY". buffaloah.com. Buffalo Architecture and History. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
External links
- Portrait, and a picture of his house, in Batavia Revisited by Larry D. Barnes (Images of America series; Arcadia Publishing, Charleston SC, 2011; ISBN 978-0-7385-7404-2; pg. 119)
- Bronze relief of Dr. Walter Cary, by ISBN 978-1-58465-709-5; pg. 96)
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 39, 129f, 139, 206 and 263; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858) [gives surname as "Carey", except pg. 39]