Emory McClintock

1840–1916 (age 76)

Actuary/Mathematician

Biography

Emory McClintock was a pioneering American actuary and mathematician whose diligent work helped to define early actuarial practice in the United States. He served in leadership roles at major insurance companies, applying rigorous mathematics to ensure the stability of life insurance funds.

McClintock was respected for his careful writings and steady guidance, and his influence extended to professional societies where he helped set standards for the field. He spent his later years in Brooklyn and was laid to rest at Green-Wood Cemetery.