The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-02
William A. Gripipn, Multi Millionaire,
 Dead on Honeymoon
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cle position Tn the O1flce or a Troy N. r., foundry, to one of eminence in the iron industry throughout the country, was the result of close ap- plicatiOn of set of principles which he once laid down to a young man who asked him for his guide to suc- cess. These are given above.
 MT. Grippin came of mixed Welsh and English origin, the first settlers made their homes in Vermont, and later the family made its home at Corinth, N. Y. He was born in Feb. 23. 1851, the son of Alonzo T.. and Mary Burritt Grippin. His great grandfather, Elijah Grippin, served seven years in the Revolutionary war. MT. Grippin's father was a farmer, deeply religious, and the impression of her spirituality formed an import ant factor in the life and work of her son. As a child, MT. Grippin display ed a striking leaning towards books, and this tendency continued through out his long and active life.
 MT. Grippin's education was limit ed to what he gathered in the public schools of his native town, and at Ballston Spa academy, where he fin- ished his studies at the age of 15. Three years later, after working at various occupations, helping his fati,- CT at farm work among other &C., tivities, he decided to avail himself of the opportunity of securing busi- ness education. He entered the East man business college at Poughkeepsie, N. r., and completed a course there in 1869. His first opportunity came in September of the same year, when he entered the office of a Troy foun- dry in subordinate position.
 Fifteen years of persi stent effort resulted in continuous promotion un- til in 1884, still a young man, MT. Grippin was elected the president of the Troy Malleable Iron Go. In the same year he became treasurer of the Bridgeport Malleable Iron Co. His activity, influence and wealth in the ! iron industry continued straightaway until his death.
 He was elected vice president of the Bridgeport Ma1leable Iron Go. to July, 1904, and in November of tn. same year became the president. An other of his many interests was the Vulcan Iron Works of New Britain, of which he was president continu- ously since 1890.
 Keeping pace with his progress in industrial circles, MT. Grippin, sv reason of his increasing fortune. be- came prominent in banking and fln- ancial circles. He was director of both the Pequonnock and National banks of this city and the Century bank of New York city.
 Six years after he began at the foot of the ladder in the Troy office, MT Grippin had made such progress that he returned to Ballston Spa, to claim as his bride the sweetheart of his academic days, Adel1 Jackson. MT. and Mrs. Grippin resided in Bridge port since 1884, save for their annual outings at Mir. Grippin's handsome wood, where they were wont to en- certain house parties at which they invited Bridgeport friends.
 MT. Grippin was one of the pillars >R L T k.~k C.- 1nheriting strong religious spirit, from his mother. he was active n the support of the Baptist church from his first residence in this city. From October, 1896, to October, 1900. he was president of the Connecticut has been a member of the executive board of the American Baptist Home Mission society of New York. He was president of the Baptist Social Union in 1901 and 1902.
 MT. Grippin was blessed with two children by his first marriage, Will liam Jackson Grippfn, general man ager and treasurer of the Bridgeport Malleable Iron Works, and Edna Adell Grippin. Her engagement was recently announced to Dudley son of Louis Sheldon Morris and grandson of Marshall E. Morris William Jack son Grippin resides at S5 Park ave- nue, near the home of his father WHICH IS III MdTina HIS Wl1G was Miss Ethel Kimber of this city.
 MT. Grippin's first wife died about three years ago. On Nov. 22 last he was quietly married the second time. His bride was Minnie, the daughter of Walter G. and Louise Smith Tillou of New Haven Rev. James DeWolf Perry of New Haven officiated at the nuptiaIs in the Elm City and follow ing the ceremony the couple depart ed on a short honeymoon. On their %~ p~f1 k1,<~x ,f>r %or 1 at number of receptions. Recently they departed for an extensive honey moon during the course of which MT. Grippin's death occurred, late last night. Friends here are at a loss to understand his sudden death for he was gifted with robust physique and renjoyed good health. After the death of his first wife, he relaxed his busi- ness activities for a time. but about a year ago he took up the reins again and entered into his work with his pristine vigor.
 Tn politics Mr. Grippin was Re- publican. He did not mix into petty politics, and was often heard to de- clare that as far as local issues were concerned he cared naught for party lines. but looked for the man best fitted for the office. He served two unexpired and one full term, about l O years in all. on the board of appor- tionment. from 1894 to 1904,
 
 activities he was a member of a number of clubs, among them the Seaside, the Contemporary, the Bridgeport Yacht club, and Scientific and Historical society. But he pre- ferred the environments of his own finely appointed residence at Marina park to the activities of the club.
 MT. Grippin's wealth is estimated we'll into the millions. He was not large property holder in this city. pay ing taxes upon real estate and per- sonal property aggregating s2S,010. The Bridgeport Malleable Iron O.. of which he was practically the sole owner, is taxed for s314,750. This rep resents however but small percen- tage of thu wealth of the deceased, who had interests not only in Troy and New Britain foundries of which he was president, but in several others throughout the country. He was an intimate business associate and per- sonal friend of the late John White more the millionaire founder and pub lie benefactor of Naugatuck, whose death occurred within the year.
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