Background
Chittenden, William Lawrence was born on March 23, 1862 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry A. and Henrietta (Gano) Chittenden.
Chittenden, William Lawrence was born on March 23, 1862 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of Henry A. and Henrietta (Gano) Chittenden.
Educated Montclair, New Jersey.
Began work as a reporter for New York newspaper. Went to Texas in 1883, as traveling salesman and correspondent, with borrowed capital of $50.00. Started the Chittenden cattle ranch at Anson, Jones County, Texas, with his uncle, late Honorary South. B. Chittenden, congressman, of Brooklyn, in 1887.
And bought the business soon after.
Developed farm and ranch of about 10,000 acres, with colony of 45 families, town site, railroad and other interests in Texas, Palm Beach, Florida, and New Jersey.