Notable Citizens of Chesterfield

Chesterfield's Fallen Heroes

Gold Stars Soldiers & Sailors

From Civil War to Vietnam

Philip Stanhop, 4^th Earl of Chesterfield

22 September 1694 – 24 March 1773

The namesake of the Town of Chesterfield

Vanetta C. Emery

February 2, 1913 – June 2, 2004

Founding Member and First President of Chesterfield Historical Society

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

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

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. 

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.

Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone

October 11, 1872 – April 22, 1946

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Charles Tazewell

June 2, 1900 - June 26, 1972

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

Bvt. Brig-Gen. Herbert B. Titus

December 11, 1833 – 1905

One of Chesterfield's Civil War Heros