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Cheston, George Morris was born on August 18, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Radcliffe and Sydney (Ellis) Cheston.
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George Morris Cheston
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George Morris Cheston, American lawyer. Bar: Pennsylvania 1947. President Philadelphia Society for Services to Children, 1959-1969; trustee United Fund, Philadelphia, 1958-1969; board directors Philadelphia Zoological Society, 1977-1986, Saratoga Performing Arts, American Federation Arts; trustee Philadelphia Museum Art, since 1962, president, 1968-1976, National Museum of Racing. Served to Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1946, PTO.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1939; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1947.
Career
Since practiced in, Philadelphia attorney firm, Ballard, Spahr. Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, 1947-1952; farmer, Georgetown, South Carolina., 1968-1994. Treasurer National Citizens for Eisenhower, 1955-1956.
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Membership
President Philadelphia Society to Protect Children, 1959-1969. Trustee United Fund, Philadelphia, 1958-1969. Board directors Philadelphia Zoological Society, 1977-1986, Saratoga Performing Arts, American Federation Arts.
Trustee Philadelphia Museum Art, since 1962, president,1968-1976, National Museum of Racing. Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1946, PTO. Member South Carolina. Plantation Society.
Connections
Son of Radcliffe and Sydney (Ellis) C. M. Winifred Dodge Seyburn, May 5, 1955. 1 daughter, Sydney.
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October 15, 2003 (aged 86) -
Nationality
American
Education
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1939
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1947