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Snow, Elbridge Gerry

underwriter, was born Jan. 22, 1841, in Waterbury, Conn. He read law in an office in his native city; and in 1862 entered the New York office of the Home Insurance company, of which he became the Massachusetts general agent in 1873. In 1885 he was appointed assistant secretary in the New York office; and three years later was elected a director and vice-president of the company, which positions he still fills. He is a member of the New York Geological society, and various other organizations.

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