Ashbel P. Fitch

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.

Ashbel P. Fitch

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.