Background
Orser, Charles E. was born on October 14, 1950 in Wyandotte, Michigan, United States.
Orser, Charles E. was born on October 14, 1950 in Wyandotte, Michigan, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, 1972. Master of Arts, Wayne State University, Detroit, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1980.
Assistant professor Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1983—1988, associate professor, 1988—1989, Illinois State University, Normal, 1989—1994, professor, 1994—1999, distinguished professor, 1999—2007. Curator history archaeology New York State Museum, Albany, since 2007.
Director Society History Archaeology, 1996—1998.
Son of Charles E. (Terrell) and Catherine Mildred Orser. Married Janice L. Krebel. Children: Erin Emily, Christine.