Chester H. Pond (March 26, 1844 – June 11, 1912) was an American inventor. He invented many devices used in telegraphy. In later life he was a railroad developer. He also founded the town of Moorhead, Mississippi.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Pond died at Moorhead on June 11, 1912.[3]
After 1866 Mr. Pond developed his principal inventions, among which were the union fire alarm system and the self-winding, electric clock, now in general use throughout the country.