Joseph Tritton

Joseph Herbert Tritton (a.k.a. J. Herbert Tritton) (1844–1923) was an English banker. Early life Joseph Herbert Tritton was born on 5 September 1844 at Olney Lodge, in Battersea, then in Surrey (now London). His father, Joseph Tritton (1819–1887), was a Quaker banker. His mother was Amelia Hanson, the daughter of Joseph Hanson of Brixton. He was educated at Windlesham House School and Rugby School. He then went to work for the bank Barclay, Bevan, Tritton & Co., where his father was a partner. After some time he chose to make a trip abroad instead of going to university. Career After working for only five years, Tritton became a partner in Barclay, Bevan, Tritton & Co. When it became known as Barclays Bank, he served on its board of directors, retiring as a director in 1918.