Background
Chilton, William Edwin was born on March 17, 1858 in Saint Albans, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Edwin and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Chilton.
Chilton, William Edwin was born on March 17, 1858 in Saint Albans, West Virginia, United States. Son of William Edwin and Mary Elizabeth (Wilson) Chilton.
Education public and private schools, private tutors, and Shelton College.
Began law practice at Charleston, West Virginia, 1880. Admitted to Supreme Court of the United States, 1891. Appointed prosecuting attorney, Kanawha Company, 1883, for unexpired term.
Democratic nominee for same, 1884.
Nominee for West Virginia Senate, 1886. Chairman Democratic State Executive Committee, 1892.
Secretary of state, West Virginia, 1893-1897. United States senator, West Virginia, term 1911-1917.
Then in practice of law.
Candidate for United States Senate, August 1934. Appointed colonel National Guard of West Virginia, 1897.
Mason.
Married Mary Louise Tarr, December 19, 1892.