About Chester W. Chapin

Chester William Chapin was an American businessman, president of the Boston and Albany Railroad from 1868 to 1878, and U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts. He was a multimillionaire at his death in 1883, and controlled one of New England’s most important rail lines.

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Occupation: politician
Position held: United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 16, 1798
Died: June 10, 1883

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Chester W. Chapin

American politician, railroad executive (1798–1883)

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About Chester W. Chapin

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Occupation: politician
Position held: United States representative
Citizenship: United States
Born: December 16, 1798
Died: June 10, 1883

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Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image by Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

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