Background
Torrey, Thomas Mcchesney was born on April 4, 1911 in New York City. Son of Owen Cates and Gertrude (McChesney) Torrey.
Torrey, Thomas Mcchesney was born on April 4, 1911 in New York City. Son of Owen Cates and Gertrude (McChesney) Torrey.
Graduate Middlesex School, Concord, Massachusetts, 1929. Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1933.
With Insurance Company North America, New York City, 1933-1980, manager New York office, 1952-1958, resident vice president, 1958-1972. President American Institute Marine Underwriters, 1962-1964, director, 1957-1968. President Board Underwriters New York, 1962-1964, director, 1957-1958.
1st vice president Association Marine Underwriters United States, 1964-1966.
Director National Cargo Bureau, Incorporated., 1958-1972, treasurer, 1965-1967, president, 1967-1969. Vice chairman of the executive committee International Union Marine Insurance, 1966-1970.
Director Maritime Association Portuguese New York, 1964-1980, also treasurer. Chairman committees marine fire protection and marine field service National Fire Protection Association, 1958-1972.
Member management committee American Bureau Shipping, 1970-1972.
Trustee, Second vice president Leopold Schepp Foundation, 1964-1972. Board of Governors India House, 1969-1980. Home: Jamestown, Rhode Island
Member management
Married Betty Brawley, June 19, 1937. Children: Hope (Mistress Mallory South. Grantham), Betty (Mistress South.S. Lusk), Sarah, Catharine, Thomas.