In 1876, Dallas was a pretty exciting place to be as the Reconstruction Era ended. As the tiny commercial hub of North Texas, Dallas was energetic and ambitious, scrambling to outshine its larger cousins such as Memphis, Indianapolis and Atlanta.
Joined by Brother Charles
In 1878, George convinced his brother, Charles, to leave Canada and join him in his promising new venture. Within months, the two brothers combined forces and created a robust, trusted insurance company that still thrives today.
Transition from Dexter & Company to Chas. L. Dexter & Company
In 1894, George J. Dexter sold his interest in the agency to Charles. After eighteen successful years in Dallas, George accepted an appointment as manager of two fire insurance companies in Atlanta, Georgia. When George moved east, Charles became the agency’s sole proprietor and the agency became Chas. L. Dexter & Co.
Joined by Brother Charles
In 1878, George convinced his brother, Charles, to leave Canada and join him in his promising new venture. Within months, the two brothers combined forces and created a robust, trusted insurance company that still thrives today.
Transition from Dexter & Company to Chas. L. Dexter & Company
In 1894, George J. Dexter sold his interest in the agency to Charles. After eighteen successful years in Dallas, George accepted an appointment as manager of two fire insurance companies in Atlanta, Georgia. When George moved east, Charles became the agency’s sole proprietor and the agency became Chas. L. Dexter & Co.
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