James D. Feeter (June 28, 1840 – March 20, 1903) was an American banker and politician from New York.
James D. Feeter | |
|---|---|
 Feeter in 1900 | |
| Member of the New York Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office 1899–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Walter L. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Walter L. Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1840 Little Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 1903 (aged 62) Little Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ella Craig (m. 1881) |
| Occupation |
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Early life
editJames D. Feeter was born on June 28, 1840, in Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York, to Cynthia (née Small) and James Feeter.[1][2] He studied in public schools in Little Falls.[1]
Career
editFeeter engaged in the grocery business with his father. He began to work for the Little Falls National Bank, first as assistant cashier in 1879, then as cashier in 1889, and finally became president of the bank after Seth M. Richmond in 1895.[1] He served as treasurer of the Village of Little Falls. He was also a member of the fire and police commission for a few years.[1] After Little Falls became a city, he was appointed as a member of the board of public works and served in that role until 1898.[1] He was a delegate to the 1876 Republican National Convention. He was one of 12 New York delegates to vote for James G. Blaine.[1][3][4]
Feeter was a member of the New York State Senate (33rd district) from 1899 to 1902, sitting in the 122nd, 123rd, 124th and 125th New York State Legislatures.[1][4][5] He was chairman of the Internal Affairs of Towns and Counties Committee.[1]
Personal life
editFeeter married Ella Craig on March 15, 1881.[1]
Feeter died of heart disease on March 20, 1903, at his home in Little Falls.[1][6] and was buried at the Church Street Cemetery there.[citation needed]
Sources
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Hills, Frederick S. (1910). New York State Men: Biographic Studies and Character Portraits. The Argue Company. p. 20. Retrieved July 25, 2024 – via Archive.org.
- ^ Feeter family at Three Rivers
- ^ New York Red Book (1900; pg. 71)
- ^ a b "Ex-Senator Feeter Dead". New-York Tribune. March 21, 1903. p. 16. Retrieved July 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Official New York from Cleveland to Hughes by Charles Elliott Fitch (Hurd Publishing Co., New York and Buffalo, 1911, Vol. IV; pg. 364f)
- ^ James D. Feeter in NYT on March 21, 1903
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