Background
Chisolm, Alexander Robert was born on November 19, 1834 in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward N. and Mary (Hazzard) Chisolm.
Chisolm, Alexander Robert was born on November 19, 1834 in Beaufort, South Carolina, United States. Son of Edward N. and Mary (Hazzard) Chisolm.
Attended Columbia, 1851.
Commissioned lieutenant colonel South Carolina. Militia, 1861; served on General Beauregard’s staff during Civil War. Fought at battles of Bulletin Run, Shiloh, Charleston.
Moved to New York City, 1869, founded A. R. Chisolm & Company, stock brokerage.
Founded Mining Record, 1877 (named changed to Financial and Mining Record), co-editor, 1882-1890.
Married Helen (Schieffelin) Graham, April.