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After his stint as mayor, Pridgeon diversified his business interests, and in the years 1890 to 1900 served variously as president of the State
Transportation Company, president of the Pridgeon Transportation Company, vice-president of the White Star Line, vice-president of the Red Star Line, and
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In 1874, Pridgeon married Cora Edgar; the couple had two sons, neither of whom outlived their parents. In 1911, Cora sued for and was granted a divorce. In 1915, Pridgeon married a second time to Mrs. Blanche
Pridgeon Cate, the widow of a classmate of
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In 1871, he joined as a clerk his father's business of buying, selling, and operating sailing ships and tugs; the family also owned and operated the
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