Background
Chalmers, William Wallace was born on November 1, 1861 in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Son of Andrew and Catherine (Doyle) Chalmers.
Chalmers, William Wallace was born on November 1, 1861 in Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. Son of Andrew and Catherine (Doyle) Chalmers.
Brought to Michigan in boyhood. Bachelor of Pedagogy, Michigan State Normal College, 1886. Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1887.
Master of Arts, Eureka (Illinois) College, 1889.
Doctor of Laws, Heidelberg College, 1904.
Teacher and principal schools until 1890. Superintendent schools, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1890-1898, Toledo, O., 1898-1905. President Toledo University, 1904.
President county and city boards school examiners, 1888-1915.
Real estate and insurance business.
Member 67th and 69th to 71st Congresses (1921-1923, 1925-1931), 9th Ohio District. Member Rivers and Harbors Committee. Mason (32°), Moose.; Clubs: Toledo Commerce, Inverness, Toledo Yacht, Hyannisport.
Married Jean Powell, of Cassopolis, Michigan, 1889.