Ruel Ross Appleton Explained

Ruel Ross Appleton, Sr. (c. 1853  - February 13, 1928) of Brooklyn was a cotton goods broker and banker.

History

In 1901 he supported Alfred T. White.^[1] In 1913 he was the Chairman of the Gaynor Nominating Committee and Chairman of the Gaynor Fusion Nominating League in 1913. Under these titles he worked as the campaign manager for William Jay Gaynor of New York City. He died on February 13, 1928.^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: For Alfred T. White. R. Ross Appleton of Brooklyn Says He's the Man for Mayor . R. Ross Appleton, one of Brooklyn's foremost Republicans, was at the Oriental Hotel, Manhattan Beach, yesterday. While Mr. Appleton did not discuss the matter with Senator Platt, he declared himself unreservedly in favor of the nomination of Alfred T. White of Brooklyn as the Anti-Tammany nominee for Mayor. . . August 26, 1901 . 2009-12-09 .
2. News: R. Ross Appleton Found Dead in Bed. Cotton Goods Broker and Former Banker and Public Official Had Busy Career. Treasurer and Trustee of Public Library in Borough. A Former Tax Commissioner. . R. Ross Appleton, cotton goods broker and former banker and public official, was found dead in bed yesterday morning at his home, 33 Remsen Street, Brooklyn, having died in his sleep. He apparently was in good health when he retired at 10 o'clock Sunday night. His age was 74. . . February 14, 1928 . 2009-12-09 .