Eugene Mabbett Travis (June 10, 1863 in Brooklyn,

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– July 25, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City) was an American businessman and politician from

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. He was New York State Comptroller from 1915 to 1920.

Life

In 1884, he married Fannie Bell Peck (b. 1863). He was a Republican member of the

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(6th D.) from 1907 to 1912, sitting in the 130th, 131st, 132nd, 133rd, 134th and

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s. He was New York State Comptroller from 1915 to 1920, elected in

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and

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. In 1921, Travis, his successor

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and bond broker Albert L. Judson were indicted on charges of grand larceny. It was charged that Travis as Comptroller and Wendell as Deputy Comptroller had bought from Judson bonds at prices above the market for the State Sinkung Fund, and so caused the loss of $230,000 for the State. The charges were later dismissed because of lack of evidence to show criminal intent. He died at his home at 436 Grand Avenue, Brooklyn.

Sources

Cut off the primary ticket, in NYT on August 21, 1918

Back on the primary ticket, in NYT on August 24, 1918

The indictments, in NYT on December 30, 1920

The impending prosecution, in NYT on April 7, 1921

The trial continues, questions of jurisdiction, in NYT on June 28, 1921

Charges dismissed, in NYT on October 7, 1921

Obit in NYT on July 27, 1940 (subscription required) 1863 births 1940 deaths Burials at Green-Wood Cemetery New York state comptrollers Politicians from Brooklyn Republican Party New York (state) state senators {{NewYork-NYSenate-stub