Jerome B. Chaffee
Jerome Bunty Chaffee (April 17, 1825 – March 9, 1886) was an American entrepreneur and United States Senator from Colorado. Chaffee County, Colorado is named after him.
Jerome B. Chaffee | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Colorado | |
| In office November 15, 1876 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel P. Hill |
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado Territory's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
| Preceded by | Allen A. Bradford |
| Succeeded by | Thomas M. Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 17, 1825 Niagara County, New York |
| Died | March 9, 1886 (aged 60) North Salem, New York |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
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