Edwin R. Case was educated at Public Schools Nos. 1 and 13, in Jersey City, and at Hasbrouck Classical and Commercial Institute, which he left in January, 1872, to engage in the tea brokerage business with his father. He continued in that employment until September 10, 1873, and front that time until November 1. 1899, was associated with the People's Gas Light Company of Jersey City, first as a clerk and from October 12, 1880, to October 31, 1899, as Secretary and Treasurer of the company. From the leasing of the gas company to the United Gas Improvement Company, in September, 1886, to the present time, he has been engaged in the stock and bond brokerage business. Mr. Case is President and Director of the Fidelity Gas Light Company of Hoosic Falls, N. Y., of the Monroe County Gas Company of Stroudsburg, Pa., and of the New Platz and Poughkeepsie Traction Company of New Platz, N. y. He is also Trustee of the Lakewood (N. J.) Gas Company.

Mr. Case has been a member of the Jersey City Club since 1884, and is also a member of Unique Council, No. 434. Royal Arcanum, and of Vigilant Council, No. 43, Loyal Additional Benefit Association. He is public spirited, active and influential in the community, a man of superior business ability and sound judgment, and highly respected by all who know him.