Charles Caldwell McChord explained

Charles Caldwell McChord (December 3, 1859 – November 24, 1937) was an American lawyer and legislator who served as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission until 1926.^[1] He was born in Springfield, Kentucky, to Robert C. and Laura (Hynes) McChord.^[2] On January 31, 1888 he married Nellie Grundy. He was a member of the Kentucky State Senate from 1895 to 1899.

In 1918 he served on the Railway Wage Commission.^[3]

He died in New York City November 24, 1937.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: President Accepts M'Chord's Resignation. Hands the Commerce Commission Chairman a Letter of Appreciation of His Services. . . January 1, 1926 . 2014-01-03 .
2. News: C. C. McChord . The News-Leader . 4 June 1896 . Springfield, Kentucky.
3. News: Here It Is! . . May 25, 1918 . 2014-01-03 .
4. Book: The National Cyclopedia of American Biography . 1967 . James T. White & Co. . Clifton, NJ . 398 .