Atlantic County NJ Archives Biographies.....Lewis Tilton IMLAY, 1862 - 1913
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Author: Mary Depue Ogden, Editor  (1917)

IMLAY, Lewis Tilton,
Insurance Actuary.

  In the passing of a man who has been of proven value to his community, there
is always cause for sincere public regret, and many were the expressions of
sorrow that followed the death of Lewis T. Imlay, who died at Atlantic City,
July 10, 1913. He possessed those excellent qualities of manhood that attract,
and during his business life he established a reputation for unfailing integrity
and commercial honor that won him the highest commendation. He was progressive
and energetic in his business, alert and quick to discern an opportunity, but
never in his desire to forge ahead willing to sacrifice his good name or to
stoop to questionable practice. He was loyal to his friends, cheerful in
prosperity or adversity, sympathetic and generous to those in distress, and full
of charity for those weak enough to transgress human or Divine law. His spoken
promise he held sacred, promptness in business engagements and sturdy honesty
ever characterized him, and no man in his city was more genuinely liked.
Although the memory of his splendid business career will remain a worthy
monument to his ability and energy, he will be longest remembered for his many
deeds of charity and kindness, for the purity of his private character, and for
the strength of his manhood.

  Lewis T. Imlay was born in Northfield, New Jersey, March 13, 1862, and died in
Atlantic City, July 10, 1913, only child of Gideon T. and Sarah J. (Tilton)
Imlay. After completing his education, he entered business life and became one
of the best known insurance men of Atlantic City. When C. J. Adams purchased the
extensive insurance business of his cousin, I. G. Adams, he admitted Mr. Imlay,
J. B. Rogers and Lucius I. Wright as partners, and until his death Mr. Imlay
continued this association, succeeding J. B. Rogers as secretary of the company
several years ago.

  He was a Republican in politics, but never sought public office, although for
one term he represented Ventnor City on the Board of Freeholders, serving as
chairman of the finance committee. He declined reelection and thereafter served
his community in a strictly private capacity. He was a well known and popular
member of the Masonic order, belonging to Trinity Lodge, Free and Accepted
Masons, to the Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, and Atlantic Commandery, Knights
Templar. He was a noble of Crescent Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine, and a member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He was a member of
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church, and faithful to his obligations.

  Mr. Imlay married Irene C. Tilton. who survives him, a resident of Atlantic
City. Children: Caroline, married Charles R. Wilson, Horace G., and John, both
residents of Atlantic City.


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MEMORIAL CYCLOPEDIA OF NEW JERSEY

UNDER THE EDITORIAL SUPERVISION OF MARY DEPUE OGDEN

VOLUME III
MEMORIAL HISTORY COMPANY NEWARK,  NEW JERSEY
1917

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