Background
Cheney, Louis Richmond was born on April 27, 1859 in S. Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Wells and Harriet K. (Richmond) Cheney.
Cheney, Louis Richmond was born on April 27, 1859 in S. Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of George Wells and Harriet K. (Richmond) Cheney.
Educated private and public schools, Manchester, and Hartford (Connecticut) High School.
Began in silk manufacturing, 1879, and retired, 1893. Former president Hartford Chamber Commerce. President Hartford Hospital.
Colonel q.-m.-general, Connecticut National Guard, 1895-1897.
Major commanding 1st Governor's Foot Guard, Hartford, 1898-1903, 1906-1908. Councilman and alderman, City of Hartford, 1896-1902, mayor, 1912-1914.
State senator, 1915.
Clubs: Hartford, Hartford Golf, Country (Hartford).
Married Mary A. Robinson, 1890. Married second, Mistress.