Clarence P. Wilson, who occupies a position of prominence in insurance circles, was born in New Haven on the 15th of July, 1867, and is a son of Charles and Sarah (Porter) Wilson, both natives of Connecticut. The father, who was also a well known insurance man of New Haven, died here, June 13, 1906, the mother passing away a number of years before him. Charles Wilson was the father of two children but Clarence P. is the only one of his father’s second marriage.

  During his boyhood Clarence P. Wilson attended the public schools of New Haven and completed his education at Russell’s Military Academy. On leaving school Mr. Wilson entered his father’s office and in due time thoroughly mastered the business. He started out at the bottom and has risen by his own merits to a place of prominence in insurance circles, being now at the head of a vast institution. He is a wide-awake, energetic business man, possessing keen insight and sound judgment and to these characteristics may be attributed his wonderful success.

  On the 19th of March, 1891, Mr. Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Mary Elizabeth Horton, of New Haven, who died January 7, 1916. To them were born two children, of whom Charles Henry, born in 1892, was educated at Mt. Pleasant Military Academy and is now in business with his father. Florice, born in 1904, after attending school is continuing her education at Penn Hall, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

  In politics Mr. Wilson is independent, endeavoring to support by his ballot the men best qualified for office regardless of party affiliations, and he takes a commendable interest in public affairs. He has never cared for official honors, preferring to give his undivided attention to his business affairs, which, being extensive, make heavy demands upon his time and energy.