Chester B. Jordan

Chester Bradley Jordan (born October 15, 1839 in Colebrook , Coos County , New Hampshire , † August 24, 1914 in Lancaster , New Hampshire) was an American politician and governor of the state of New Hampshire from 1901 to 1903 .

Early years

Chester Jordan attended local schools in his home country during the winter months. In the summer he had to help out on his parents' farm. From 1860 he attended Colebrook Academy and then until 1866 the Kimball Union Academy . He only attended these schools in spring and autumn. In the other seasons he earned the necessary money as a teacher or as a temporary worker in the summer. In 1868 he became a clerk in a Coos County court. During this time he also began studying law. In 1875 he was admitted to the bar and some time later became a partner in a local law firm. From 1872 Jordan was also active in the newspaper business. He bought the newspaper "Coos Republican", in which he also published some articles himself.

Political career

Jordan was a member of the Republican Party . Between 1872 and 1873 he was a member of the governor's advisory staff. From 1880 to 1882 he was a member and chairman of the New Hampshire House of Representatives . From 1896 to 1898 he was also a member of the State Senate . He also chaired this body. In 1900 he was elected the new governor of his state.

Chester Jordan began his two-year term on January 3, 1901. During this time he managed to reduce the national debt by $ 400,000. A border conflict with the neighboring state of Massachusetts was then settled. The judiciary was also reformed and ten new judges were appointed. Governor Jordan also advocated education and supported charities. Public facilities and buildings have been renovated and maintained.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure, Jordan withdrew from politics. However, he continued to work as a lawyer and was involved in the banking industry. He also took care of the preservation of the historical state documents. He was a member of several historical societies. Chester Jordan died in August 1914. He had four children with his wife, Ida Rose Nutter.

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SURNAME	Jordan, Chester B.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Jordan, Chester Bradley (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	October 15, 1839
PLACE OF BIRTH	Colebrook , New Hampshire
DATE OF DEATH	August 24, 1914
Place of death	Lancaster , New Hampshire