Background
Krum, Chester Harding was born on September 13, 1840 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Judge John M. and Mary (Harding) Krum.
Krum, Chester Harding was born on September 13, 1840 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Judge John M. and Mary (Harding) Krum.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington University, 1863. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1865.
Admitted to bar, 1864, and practiced in Saint Louis. Appointed by President Grant United States district attorney, 1869, and served until elected, 1872, Judge of Saint Louis Circuit Court. Resigned, 1875, and resumed practice.
Member faculty Saint Louis Law School, 1873-1882. Member Krum & Madill, 1875-1878, J. M. & C. H. Krum, 1877, Krum & Jonas, 1883-1887, then alone.
Married Elizabeth H. Cutter, October 26, 1866.