Charles Tripp, one of Ann Arbor's most respected citizens, died on Wednesday morning last, after a prolonged and complex illness, at the age of sixty-five years.
He was born in Epson, New Hampshire, on December 12th, 1812, and moved to this city in the spring of 1843, when he formed a partnership with Volney Chapin, for the manufacture of steam engines. He continued tin business at the foundry until the time of his death, and was at different times associated as partner with Messrs. Loomis, Ailes and Price, the latter of whom is still connected with the business.
As a business man he was respected by all for his well known qualities of honesty and integrity.
In public life he has held the offices of supervisor, alderman, member of school board, chairman of the Republican County Committee, and State Senator, having been elected to the latter position in 1854.
At the time of his death he was president of the Ann Arbor Gas Company, trustee of the Congregational Church, and director of the First National Bank. In the building and supervision of the erection of the Congregational Church, Mr. Tripp took a prominent part, and his services are gratefully remembered.
Some thirty years ago he married Miss Margaret Henning, a sister of David Henning, formerly of this city, and now a resident of Chicago.
His wife and two daughters survive him. The elder daughter, Mrs. Eva, was married about a year ago to Frank Bennet, of Jackson, cashier of the First National Bank of that city.
The funeral of Mr. Tripp was held on Friday afternoon from his late residence on Huron street, and the large number of citizens present was a testimony of the esteem in which he was held. Tributes to the deceased were made by Judge Cooley and Rev. Mr. Ruder.
Source: The Ann Arbor Register, Wednesday, January 23, 1878, p 3.
He was born in Epson, New Hampshire, on December 12th, 1812, and moved to this city in the spring of 1843, when he formed a partnership with Volney Chapin, for the manufacture of steam engines. He continued tin business at the foundry until the time of his death, and was at different times associated as partner with Messrs. Loomis, Ailes and Price, the latter of whom is still connected with the business.
As a business man he was respected by all for his well known qualities of honesty and integrity.
In public life he has held the offices of supervisor, alderman, member of school board, chairman of the Republican County Committee, and State Senator, having been elected to the latter position in 1854.
At the time of his death he was president of the Ann Arbor Gas Company, trustee of the Congregational Church, and director of the First National Bank. In the building and supervision of the erection of the Congregational Church, Mr. Tripp took a prominent part, and his services are gratefully remembered.
Some thirty years ago he married Miss Margaret Henning, a sister of David Henning, formerly of this city, and now a resident of Chicago.
His wife and two daughters survive him. The elder daughter, Mrs. Eva, was married about a year ago to Frank Bennet, of Jackson, cashier of the First National Bank of that city.
The funeral of Mr. Tripp was held on Friday afternoon from his late residence on Huron street, and the large number of citizens present was a testimony of the esteem in which he was held. Tributes to the deceased were made by Judge Cooley and Rev. Mr. Ruder.
Source: The Ann Arbor Register, Wednesday, January 23, 1878, p 3.
Charles Tripp, one of Ann Arbor's most respected citizens, died on Wednesday morning last, after a prolonged and complex illness, at the age of sixty-five years.
He was born in Epson, New Hampshire, on December 12th, 1812, and moved to this city in the spring of 1843, when he formed a partnership with Volney Chapin, for the manufacture of steam engines. He continued tin business at the foundry until the time of his death, and was at different times associated as partner with Messrs. Loomis, Ailes and Price, the latter of whom is still connected with the business.
As a business man he was respected by all for his well known qualities of honesty and integrity.
In public life he has held the offices of supervisor, alderman, member of school board, chairman of the Republican County Committee, and State Senator, having been elected to the latter position in 1854.
At the time of his death he was president of the Ann Arbor Gas Company, trustee of the Congregational Church, and director of the First National Bank. In the building and supervision of the erection of the Congregational Church, Mr. Tripp took a prominent part, and his services are gratefully remembered.
Some thirty years ago he married Miss Margaret Henning, a sister of David Henning, formerly of this city, and now a resident of Chicago.
His wife and two daughters survive him. The elder daughter, Mrs. Eva, was married about a year ago to Frank Bennet, of Jackson, cashier of the First National Bank of that city.
The funeral of Mr. Tripp was held on Friday afternoon from his late residence on Huron street, and the large number of citizens present was a testimony of the esteem in which he was held. Tributes to the deceased were made by Judge Cooley and Rev. Mr. Ruder.
Source: The Ann Arbor Register, Wednesday, January 23, 1878, p 3.
He was born in Epson, New Hampshire, on December 12th, 1812, and moved to this city in the spring of 1843, when he formed a partnership with Volney Chapin, for the manufacture of steam engines. He continued tin business at the foundry until the time of his death, and was at different times associated as partner with Messrs. Loomis, Ailes and Price, the latter of whom is still connected with the business.
As a business man he was respected by all for his well known qualities of honesty and integrity.
In public life he has held the offices of supervisor, alderman, member of school board, chairman of the Republican County Committee, and State Senator, having been elected to the latter position in 1854.
At the time of his death he was president of the Ann Arbor Gas Company, trustee of the Congregational Church, and director of the First National Bank. In the building and supervision of the erection of the Congregational Church, Mr. Tripp took a prominent part, and his services are gratefully remembered.
Some thirty years ago he married Miss Margaret Henning, a sister of David Henning, formerly of this city, and now a resident of Chicago.
His wife and two daughters survive him. The elder daughter, Mrs. Eva, was married about a year ago to Frank Bennet, of Jackson, cashier of the First National Bank of that city.
The funeral of Mr. Tripp was held on Friday afternoon from his late residence on Huron street, and the large number of citizens present was a testimony of the esteem in which he was held. Tributes to the deceased were made by Judge Cooley and Rev. Mr. Ruder.
Source: The Ann Arbor Register, Wednesday, January 23, 1878, p 3.
Inscription
CHARLES TRIPP
Born
Dec 2, 1812
Died
Jan 16, 1878
Gravesite Details
Dates in article differ from those on marker
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement
