Ashley Trimble Cole (July 11, 1876 – November 23, 1965) was a

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in New York City who was active in both city and state politics as well as a noted equestrian.

Biography

Early life

Ashley Trimble Cole was born on July 11, 1876, in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University and the

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Career

He began practicing the Law in 1900 and was appointed legal counsel for the

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in 1916. He was a member of the New York State World's Fair Commission from 1936 to 1941 and was Chairman of the New York State Racing Commission from 1945 to 1965.

Horse racing

A key figure in the creation of the New York Racing Association, the Ashley T. Cole Handicap for New York bred horses run annually at

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since 1976 is named in his honor.

Collector

He was a collector of military and other autographs who, according to the

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, assembled "one of the most impressive collections of material anywhere at the time."Ashley T. Cole information and papers at the New York Public Library
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Death

He died on November 23, 1965, in New York City.

References

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