Chester's father-in-law was Captain William Lewis Herndon. He was Captain of the sidewheel steamship S.S. Central America that sank with a $100 million dollar treasure during a hurricane in 1857. At the time of Captain Herndon's death, Chester was dating his daughter. They would be married 2 years later.
Chester was also related to John Proctor, Jr. and Susanna (North) Martin. Both were convicted of practicing witchcraft at the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Both were executed. Susanna was Chester's 5th great-grandmother while John was his 5th great-granduncle.
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Chester Alan Arthur enjoyed mutton chops.
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The Twenty-First US President - Chester A. Arthur. Chester AllenArthur became the twenty-first President of the United States (1881-1885) when James Garfield was assassinated. Arthur was the fourth Vice President to succeed to the presidency.
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Vice President Chester Alan Arthur
President Chester Arthur Weighed 220lbs because of his love of food.
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Chester Alan Arthur was nicknamed the "Dude President"
Vice President Chester Alan Arthur became President on September 20, 1881, after the death of President James Garfield.