About Chester B. Jordan
Lived 1839 – 1914 (aged 74). Chester B. Jordan was an American politician, lawyer, publisher, governor and jurist.
Chester Bradley Jordan (October 15, 1839 – August 24, 1914) was an American teacher, lawyer, and Republican politician from Lancaster, New Hampshire. He was governor of New Hampshire from 1901 to 1903. Prior to becoming governor he was Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and President of the New Hampshire Senate.
Biography
Jordan was born October 15, 1839, in Colebrook, New Hampshire, to Johnson and Minerva (Buel) Jordan,
In 1897, Jordan became the owner of the Coos Republican.
Jordan served in both houses of the New Hampshire legislature and had the dual honor of heading both. He was Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives in 1881 and President of the New Hampshire Senate from 1896 to 1898.
He served as the 48th governor of New Hampshire from 1901 to 1903.
Jordan died in 1914 in Lancaster, New Hampshire, where he is buried in Summer Street Cemetery.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chester B. Jordan?
American politician (1839–1914)
When was Chester B. Jordan born?
Chester B. Jordan was born on 15 October 1839 in Colebrook.
When did Chester B. Jordan die?
Chester B. Jordan died on 24 August 1914 in Lancaster.
What was Chester B. Jordan's occupation?
Chester B. Jordan was a politician, lawyer, publisher, governor and jurist.
What nationality was Chester B. Jordan?
Chester B. Jordan was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Chester B. Jordan
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