Background
Cuthell, Chester Welde was born on January 10, 1884 in New York City. Son of James M. and Louise (Welde) Cuthell.
Cuthell, Chester Welde was born on January 10, 1884 in New York City. Son of James M. and Louise (Welde) Cuthell.
Bachelor of Arts, Columbia, 1905, Bachelor of Laws, 1907.
In law office Ward, Hayden & Satterlee, New York, several years. Member Cuthell, Appleby, Osterhout & Mills, New New York General counsel United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation, March 1918-January 1919.
Special representative of secretary of war, January-October 1919, and effected collection of War Department’s claims against England, France and Italy.
Organized many aviation companies. Special counsel New York State Transit Commission in unification of all New York City subway and elevated railroads, 1937-1941.
Distinguished Service Meda Chevalier Legion of Honor (French).
Commendatore Order of the Crown of Italy.
Member Cuthell, Appleby, Osterhout & Mills, New New York Member Association Bar City of New York, American Bar Association Gamma Delta Fraternity. Clubs: Downtown Association, University, Columbia University, Wee Burn, Congressional.
Married Dorothy Banta, May 21, 1913. Children: Robert, Mary, David, Priscilla.