- Born December 15, 1860 in Vinton County, Ohio.
- Parents were ISRAEL WILLIAM CHESSER and ELIZABETH STANLEY.
- Married NORA BELLE CARDER on April 20, 1881 in Vinton County, Ohio.
- Died April 23, 1912 in Madison Township, Vinton County, Ohio.
CHILDREN
- JERRY ARLOW CHESSER, born February 19, 1882 in Knox Township, Vinton County, Ohio; died Janary 12, 1959 in Vinton County, Ohio.
- GEORGE ELBERT CHESSER, born May 31, 1890 in Lee Township, Athens County, Ohio; died September 18, 1981 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio. Married BESSIE MAUDE BROOKS on August 15, 1912 in Vinton County, Ohio.