Edgar Howard Boles

Background

Boles, Edgar Howard was born on July 7, 1880 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Howard and Rhoda (Borden) Boles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Haverford College, 1902. Bachelor of Laws, University of Pennsylvania, 1905. Doctor of Laws, Muhlenberg College, 1924.

Career

Began law practice, Philadelphia, 1905. Assistant to general solicitor New York City Railroad Company, 1907-1909. Various official positions Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, becoming vice-president and general counsel until December 31, 1926.

Chairman of board, director General Reinsurance Corporation, 1926.

President, director General Reinsurance Corporation and affiliates, January 1927-August 1946. Chairman of the Board, director North Star Reins.

Corporation. Director Herbert Clough, Incorporated.

Director Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, Marine Midland Trust Company of New York, Consolidated Real Estate Company, Western Pacific Railroad Corporation Director Insurance Institute of America. Director Boys Clubs American, Incorporated.

Achievements

• Edgar Howard Boles has been listed as a reputable insurance executive, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member The Pilgrims of the United States, National Institute Social Sciences. Clubs: University, Saint Andrews Golf, Century.

Connections

Married Blanche Huey, October 18, 1905. Children: Alan, Eloise, Laurence.

Father:

George Howard Boles

Mother:

Rhoda (Borden) Boles

Spouse:

Blanche Huey

child:

Alan Boles

child:

Eloise Boles

child:

Laurence Boles