Background
Mcchord, Charles Caldwell was born on December 3, 1859 in Springfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Caldwell and Laura (Hynes) M.
Mcchord, Charles Caldwell was born on December 3, 1859 in Springfield, Kentucky, United States. Son of Robert Caldwell and Laura (Hynes) M.
Educated Center College (now Central U.), Danville, Kentucky.
Admitted to Kentucky bar, 1882, and practiced in Kentucky. Member McChord, Hines & Norman until January 1, 1911. Prosecuting attorney Washington Company, Kentucky, 1886-1892.
Chairman Kentucky Railroad Commission, 1892-1895 and 1899-1907.
Member Kentucky Senate, 1895-1899. Member Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, 1911-January 1, 1926.
Was chairman of Commission various periods from 1915. Resigned to practice law.
Member Railway Wage Commission and arbitrator War Labor Board, 1918, 19. President National Association Railway Commissioners, 1906-1907.
Married Nellie Grundy, January 8, 1888.