Clayton Allen
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Clayton T. Allen was a communications expert who worked equipping ships during World War II
. He continued in this endeavor until 1950. He founded Communications, Inc., of New York City
, which was dissolved in 1950.
Prior to this Allen ran an insurance business in Grand Rapids, Michigan
for a quarter of a century. His firm was affiliated with AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
and Pacific Life Insurance Company.
During his later years he operated the Vermont Apple Company located on Isle La Motte, an island in Lake Champlain
. Its location was fourteen miles west of St. Albans.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. He continued in this endeavor until 1950. He founded Communications, Inc., of New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, which was dissolved in 1950.
Prior to this Allen ran an insurance business in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
for a quarter of a century. His firm was affiliated with AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, formerly The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, also known as The Equitable, was founded by Henry Baldwin Hyde in 1859. In 1991, AXA, a French insurance company, acquired majority control of The Equitable...
and Pacific Life Insurance Company.
During his later years he operated the Vermont Apple Company located on Isle La Motte, an island in Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain is a natural, freshwater lake in North America, located mainly within the borders of the United States but partially situated across the Canada—United States border in the Canadian province of Quebec.The New York portion of the Champlain Valley includes the eastern portions of...
. Its location was fourteen miles west of St. Albans.