Timeline Stories

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March 19, 2024

1958

Robert Danes passes unexpectedly from rheumatic fever. His brother, John “Jack” Danes steps in to run the business as President. Jack ran the business until 1990.
March 19, 2024

1955

Long‐time employees Robert Danes and Claire Sewttman took over the business and in honor of A.C.’s long tenure, retained the name of the business as A.C. […]
March 19, 2024

1899 – 1955

The business name was officially changed to A.C. Edwards, Inc, and Alfred C. Edwards, know as Fred ran the business for 56 years until his death […]
March 19, 2024

1899

John Edwards purchased the business from George Avery.
March 19, 2024

1895

The business was sold to George Avery, who ran the business out of 63 Main Street until 1899, when it came back to the Edwards clan.
March 13, 2024

1973

Reuben Edwards took over the firm after working for Terry for many years and shifted the office to 63 Main Street in Sayville, and later to […]
March 13, 2024

1865

Wilson Terry was awarded the right to sell insurance in the area of Sayville, NY and its surrounding towns. Terry was partner in the long‐standing general […]