New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-02
THOMAS HILLHOUSE DEAD.
PRESIDENT OF THE METROPOLITAN
TRUST COMPANY-HIS VARIED
PUBLIC CAREER.

Thomas Hillhouse. of No. 70 Park-ave' PRESIDENT
of the Metropolitan Trust Company. died on Satur-
day ut the home OF his son. Thomas @. 'iilihouse'
at No 9j Highest, Yonkers after short Illness.
He had been III and went to Yonkers about two
weeks ago, believing change of air might beneht
him. But the hope was In vain. Mr.. Hlhouse was
the Of Thomas and Ann Van Schaick Ten Brock
Hillhouse. and was born at Watervliet. Albany
County. on March 10. 1916. He was descended from
4 prominent New England family conspicuous IN
public affairs both before and after the struggle OF
.776 The familys first representative In this coun-
try was a clergyman OF the Protestant faith who
settled in Montville. Conn. in ITO coming from
Ireland His son became a member Of the Colonial
House OF Representatives and later for period OF
forty years Judge OF the Court OF Common
Pleas.
Mr. Hhouse during his life Of over eighty years
was prominent in public life in this State. being at
different times State Senator, Adjutant-General OF
NewYork. Controller and Assistant Treasurer OF
the United States at New-York city. His father.
coming from Connecticut, settled In Troy about the
year 1901 when that place mere village. and
engaged In business. The early education OF his
son was carefully looked after. but when the latter
eighteen years old his father died, and at a
time when the son was studying for college. This
bereavement made necessary complete change in
the young mans plans. His intended professional
life abandoned and for ten years he worked as
Il FARMER. ne look Il ue'p interest III lS NOIh
also in that Of the State Agricultural Society. Of
which he was at one time an officer Moving TO
Geneva In 1851 he made that place his home till the
year 1870 Being much opposed to the extension OF
slavery. he took prominent part in the campaign
for President in 1856. He chosen TO represent
his district in the State Senate in 1859 and in 1851
was chairman of Il select committee on National
affairs which subsequently brought in a report con-
demning the course of the Southern States,
In July. 1861. Mr.. Hillhouse appoin ed by Gov
Morgan Aliutant-fieneral of the State Dur
ing his administration Of nearly two years New
cause. The work OF organizing this vast body Of
mon was performed with skill and marked success
made Governor Morgan major general of volun-
teers. and the State was subsequently made mill
Acknowledgement and assigned TO the staff of the
department commander. He severed his connection
with the military when Governor Morgans second
term expired although his interest in the welfare
of the Union Army never lessened
BY majority of more than twenty-five thousand
votes General Hllhouse was chosen Controller OF
the State in 1850. his opponent being Luclus Ropin-
important measures he advocated while In Office
We're the enlargement OF the Erie Canal and re-
vision OF the tax laws He made able report on
Commissioners of the Canal Fund, answering q
mated at the expiration of his term, but suffered
defeat at the hands OF Judge Allen the Demo
In 1870 he received from General Grant then Pres
ident the appointment of Assistant treasurer OF
who resigned take a place on the bench OF the
Court OF Appeals. For twelve years Mr. Hillhouse
held this place He was the organizer OF the Met
ropotan Trust Company. which received its char
ter in November 1851 His varied public experience.
his wide knowledge Of the resources of the country
and his strict integrity won the confidence OF his
associates in the company and he received the offer
Of the Office OF president. place he held al the
time Of his death. Mr.. HilhOuse was man OF
genial disposition and highly respected by all
who knew him. 4 widow and four children survive
Miss Margaret Hillhouse and MISC Adelaide Hill
house OF this city; Mrs. Walter w Evans. of
Dobbs Ferry. and Thomas @. Hlllhouse, OF Non-
kers. The funeral will be private.