Charles C. McChord

Charles Caldwell McChord (December 3, 1859 – November 24, 1937) was an American lawyer and legislator who served as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission until 1926.[1] He was born in Springfield, Kentucky, to Robert C. and Laura (Hynes) McChord.[2] On January 31, 1888 he married Nellie Grundy. He was a member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1895 to 1899.[3]

In 1918 he served on the Railway Wage Commission.[4]

He died in New York City November 24, 1937.[3]

References

  1. ^ "President Accepts M'Chord's Resignation. Hands the Commerce Commission Chairman a Letter of Appreciation of His Services". The New York Times. January 1, 1926. Retrieved 2014-01-03.
  2. ^ "C. C. McChord". The News-Leader. Springfield, Kentucky. 4 June 1896.
  3. ^ a b The National Cyclopedia of American Biography. Clifton, NJ: James T. White & Co. 1967. p. 398.
  4. ^ "Here It Is!". Railway Clerk. May 25, 1918. Retrieved 2014-01-03.

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