John Bond Trevor

Who was John Bond Trevor?

John Bond Trevor was an American financier and Wall Street pioneer. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he moved to New York City in 1849. In 1850 he became a member of the New York Stock Exchange and entered into brokerage with the firm of Carpenter, Van Dyke & Trevor. That venture was dissolved in 1852 when he formed a partnership with James Boorman Colgate. The firm Trevor & Colgage existed until 1872, at which time it was reformed under the name James B. Colgate & Co. Trevor continued as partner of this firm until his death in 1890.

In 1877, he built Glenview Mansion in Yonkers, NY. This residence stands today as part of the Hudson River Museum. Trevor was a Presidential Elector in 1880 and was for a time a director of the Northern Pacific Railroad.

His Father John B. Trevor was Pennsylvania Treasurer from 1820 to 1821.

His son John B. Trevor, Sr. was an American lawyer and political activist.