Notable Citizens of Chesterfield

Philip Stanhop, 4^th Earl of Chesterfield

22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773

The namesake of the Town of Chesterfield

Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone

October 11, 1872 – April 22, 1946

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Madame Sherri

1878 - 1965

One of the most eccentic Granite Staters

Thanks to "American Ruins", a 7.5 minute video of her life is located in this section. 

Morris M. Friedsam

1877 - 1943

One of Chesterfield's Outstanding Citizens and Benefactor

Larkin G. Mead

January 3, 1835 – October 15, 1910

Chesterfield Born Sculptor

Vanetta C. Emery

February 2, 1913 – June 2, 2004

Founding Member and First President of Chesterfield Historical Society

Charles Tazewell

June 2, 1900 - June 26, 1972

Chesterfield resident, Children's Book Author, Radio and TV playwrite, and Actor

James E. O’Neil Sr.

January 22, 1921 – May 3, 1990

"Gentleman Jim" an Outstanding Citizen who spent his life serving both his adopted town and state

Anne Stokes

1931 - 2006

A lover of nature, poet, painter, activist and philanthropist.  She was instrumental in the creation of Madame Sherri Forest.  The Welcome Hill Studios are her legacy.

Bvt. Brig-Gen. Herbert B. Titus

December 11, 1833 – 1905

One of Chesterfield's Civil War Heros