Background
Chidester, John Young was born on September 3, 1881 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis LeRoy and Georgetta (Schuck) Chidester.
Chidester, John Young was born on September 3, 1881 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Francis LeRoy and Georgetta (Schuck) Chidester.
Graduated from the high school, Williamsport, 1900.
Began as reporter on Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, 1900. later with The Sun, Grit and as managing editor of The News. Became connected with Pittsburgh Press, 1913, managing editor, 1922-1924. editor, 1924-1929. Became public Daily News Standard, Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 1933.
Now retired.
Mason (Shriner).
Married Rachel Estella Neece, October 2, 1902. Children: Louis Oren, John Young.