John F. Dryden
John F. Dryden | |
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William Joyce Sewell | |
| Succeeded by | Frank O. Briggs |
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| Born | John Fairfield Dryden August 7, 1839 Temple, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | November 24, 1911 (aged 72) Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cynthia Jennings Fairchild |
| Relations | John Dryden Kuser (grandson) |
| Education | Worcester Academy |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
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John Fairfield Dryden (August 7, 1839 – November 24, 1911) was an American insurance executive and
Early life
Dryden was born in Temple, Maine, on August 7, 1839. He moved in 1846 with his parents to Worcester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Worcester Academy and later attended Yale College.[1]
Career
In 1875, he founded the Widows and Orphans Friendly Society (now Prudential Financial) in Newark, New Jersey, becoming its first secretary and in 1881 its president, serving in the latter position until his death in 1911.[1] His son Forrest succeeded him as president, serving until 1922.[2]
Dryden was one of the founders of the Fidelity Trust Company and was involved in the establishment and management of various street railways, banks, and other financial enterprises in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.[1]
Political career
He was elected as a
Personal life
Dryden was married to Cynthia Jennings Fairchild (1842–1916). Together, they were the parents of:
- Forrest Fairchild Dryden (1864–1932),[2] who married Grace Marion Carleton (1865–1936).
- Susan Fairchild "Susie" Dryden (1870–1932), who married prominent businessman and philanthropist Anthony R. Kuser.[3]
Dryden died in
Legacy
His estate was valued at $50,000,000. In addition to his home in
His daughter Susan used part of the Prudential fortune to donate 10,500 acres (42 km2) for a state park at New Jersey's highest point. John Dryden Kuser, Dryden's grandson, was a state senator and Brooke Astor's first husband.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "John F. Dryden Dies Worth $50,000,000. Ex-Senator from New Jersey Succumbs to Pneumonia, Following an Operation". The New York Times. November 25, 1911. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
Ex-United States Senator John F. Dryden, President of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, also known as the "Father of Industrial Insurance", died at 6 o'clock last night at his home, 1020 Broad Street, Newark, N.J. The ex-Senator was operated on a week ago to-day for the removal of gall stones.
- ^ a b TIMES, Suecial to THE NEW TOHK (July 20, 1932). "FORREST F. DRYDEN, FINANCIER, IS DEAD; Former Head of the Prudential Insurance Company, Which Was Founded by His Father. ACTIVE IN JERSEY UTILITIES Also Served on Board of Newark Public Library u Was Long Active in National Guard". The New York Times. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ Reel, Special To The New York Times international News (February 9, 1929). "COL. A.R. KUSER DIES; JERSEY CAPITALIST; | Donor of Huge Park and Bird Sanctuary at High Point, N.J., Succumbs in Florida. | POWER IN HOME STATE | Long a Director of Public Service Corporation--Aided Medical Centre in City. On Governor's Staff. Gave Great Game Preserve". The New York Times. Retrieved January 31, 2017.
- ^ "John F. Dryden Operated On". Hartford Courant. November 20, 1911. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
John F Dryden president of the Prudential Insurance Company was operated on for gallstones yesterday at his home in Newark, N.J. ...
- ^ "JOHN F. DRYDEN'S FUNERAL.; Many Prominent Financiers Attend Simple Services for ex-Senator". The New York Times. November 28, 1911. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
- ^ "Dryden Kuser, 66, Jersey Aide, Dies". The New York Times. March 6, 1964. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
External links
- United States Congress. "John F. Dryden (id: D000507)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- John F. Dryden at Find a Grave
- Works by John Fairfield Dryden at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about John F. Dryden at Internet Archive
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