Background
Chesnut, Charles Caldwell was born on May 2, 1912 in Salem, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Royal and Laura Angeline (Caldwell) Chesnut.
Chesnut, Charles Caldwell was born on May 2, 1912 in Salem, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Royal and Laura Angeline (Caldwell) Chesnut.
AB, George Washington University, 1934. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1938.
County attorney Ottawa County, Miami, Oklahoma, 1941-1943. Councilman City of Miami, 1947-1949. Member or chairman pardon and parole board State of Oklahoma, 1955-1983.
The Gospel of Christ shows the essential steps that one must take to attain the goal of salvation.
Every human being regardless of its race, gender or sexual orientation should have all human and civil rights.
Methodist member is very much a folk theologian who should speak 'plain truth to plain people'.
Chairman Ottawa County Democratic Center Committee, Miami, 1948-1962, 1st United Methodist Church, Miami, president, board trustees 1st United Methodist Church, president Board of Education, Miami, 1955-1962. Served to lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Oklahoma Bar Association (board governors 1977-1980, vice president 1982), Ottawa County Bar Association (president 1941-1942), Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association (president 1977-1978), Veterans of Foreign Wars (post advocate), American Legion (vice Commander). Lodges: Rotary (president, Paul Harris fellow), Masons.
Married Mary Elizabeth Bush, July 15, 1939. Children: Elizabeth, Susan, Linda, Charles W.
