Alonzo Barton Hepburn (July 24, 1846-1922) was born in Colton, St. Lawrence County, New York. A descendant of a Scottish emigrant to the United States in the colonial era of the eighteenth century, he was a Professor of Mathematics at St. Lawrence Academy, before practicing law in his hometown. July 24 is the 205th day (206th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 160 days remaining. ... 1846 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1922 (MCMXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Colton is a town located in St. ... St. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

After work as a lawyer he served in the New York State Assembly from 1875-1880, becoming chairman of the Legislative Committee to Investigate Railroad State Discrimination. The final report of this committee, commonly called the "Hepburn Report" influenced future legislation which helped with the adoption of the federal Interstate Commerce Act in 1887. The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York Legislature body of the state of New York. ... 1875 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... The American Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 created the Interstate Commerce Commissirs of the commission were appointed by the President with the consent of the Senate. ... 1887 (MDCCCLXXXVII) is a common year starting on Saturday (click on link for calendar). ...

Hepburn later was appointed as superintendent of the New York State Banking Department by Governor Alonzo B. Cornell. He then served as National Bank Examiner for the cities of New York and Brooklyn before his appointment as Comptroller of the Currency by President Benjamin Harrison. Alonzo Barton Cornell (22 January 1832–15 October 1904) was Governor of New York from 1880 to 1883. ... Nickname: The Big Apple, The Capital of the World [1], Gotham Official website: City of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... A map of New York City, highlighting Brooklyn. ... The United States Comptroller of the Currency is the head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. ... Benjamin Harrison VI (August 20, 1833 – March 13, 1901) was the 23rd President of the United States. ...

After leaving the office of Comptroller he worked in the field of banking, becoming the president of the Third National Bank of New York then the Vice-President of the National City Bank in 1897 when the Third National Bank merged with other banks to form that company. He then became the President of the Chase National Bank. The National City Corporation (NYSE: NCC) is one of the ten largest banks in America (among others, in terms of deposits). ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The Chase Manhattan Bank was formed by the merger of the Chase National Bank and the Bank of the Manhattan Company in 1955. ...

In 1906 he was given a honorary degree by St. Lawrence University. 1906 (MCMVI) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Somewhat of a philanthropist, Hepburn donated funds to allow for the construction of a library for each school he served as a District Superintendent. A modern-style library in Chambéry In the traditional sense of the word, a library is a collection of books and periodicals. ...

A prolific writer on the economy and financial matters, he wrote the books "History of Coinage and Currency in the United States: Perennial Contest for Sound Money" (1903), "A History of Currency in the United States" (1915), and "Artificial Waterways and Commercial Development". He also regularly contributed to magazines and periodicals. 1903 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...