CHASE, C. W.

CHASE, COE

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Date: 10/2/2001 at 20:25:44

From the book "The History of Clinton County Iowa" by L. P. Allen (1879) Pages 669-697
Biographical Sketches of Clinton Residents

C. W. Chase, attorney at law, of the firm of Chase & Monroe, Post Office Block; is a native of Loudon, N. H. He received his education in that State, graduating at New Hampton Seminary and entered Dartmouth College in 1858. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1862. He enlisted in the 12th N. H. V. I. and was commissioned Captain of Co. G.; was wounded in the battle of Fredericksburg; he remained in the service about three years. He came to Iowa in 1865, located in Clinton, and engaged in the practice of law; in 1870 he was elected Clerk of the Courts of Clinton Co.; re-elected in 1872, holding that office four years; since then, he has practiced his profession here; he has also held town and school offices. He married Miss Susan M. Coe, of Lake Village, N. H., in 1862; they have four children -- Kate M., Charles P., Annie Laurie and a little girl not named.