William Wilson Underhill
William Wilson Underhill | |
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Photo from the Annual report of the secretary, Volumes 12-25, Underhill Society of America, in 1904. | |
| Born | September 13, 1839 New York City, United States |
| Died | June 11, 1935 (aged 95) Montclair, New Jersey, United States |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | President of the United States Insurance Company and first President of the Underhill Society of America. |
| Spouse | Emily Haydock Griffin (1848–1923) |
| Children | Louise Griffin Underhill (1869–1963)
John Griffin Underhill (1870–1941) Wilson Underhill (1870–1914) Mabel King Underhill (1874–1929) Arthur Underhill (1874–1934) Clarence King Underhill (1877–1922) Ernest Underhill (1881–1938) |
| Parent | Ira B. Underhill (1800-1957) Abigail King (1800-1880) |
William Wilson Underhill (13 September 1839 – 11 June 1935) was an American businessman who was president of the United States Fire Insurance Company of New York. He was educated at Burlington College and the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his professional roles, he was a descendant of Captain John Underhill and served as the first president of the Underhill Society of America, a lineage society that was formed to perpetuate John Underhill's memory.