Background
Dryden, John Fairfield was born on August 7, 1839 in on farm near Farmington, Maine, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth B. (Reynolds) Dryden.
Dryden, John Fairfield was born on August 7, 1839 in on farm near Farmington, Maine, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth B. (Reynolds) Dryden.
Entered Yale, 1861, but left before graduation, because of illness (honorary Master of Arts, 1900).
Established, 1875, after comprehensive investigation, the Prudential Insurance Company of America institution for transaction of industrial insurance). Was its secretary 1875-1881, then president Director United States Steel Corporation, since 1903.
Vice president Fidelity Trust Company (Newark).
Trustee Equitable Trust Company( New York). Presidential elector, 1896, 1900.
United States senator, 1902-1907.
Married Cynthia Fairchild, April.