Charles E. (Charles Ernest) Chadsey

Born on October 15, 1870, Charles Ernest Chadsey was an American educator, historian, and school administrator. He earned degrees from the University of Michigan and Columbia University, and his historical work is best remembered through The Struggle Between President Johnson and Congress over Reconstruction, a study of the political battles that followed the Civil War.

Alongside his writing, Chadsey built a substantial career in public education. He served as superintendent of schools in several cities, including Chicago, Detroit, Denver, and Durango, becoming known more as an educational leader than as a literary figure.

Chadsey died on April 9, 1930. Though he is not widely known today, his work still appeals to readers interested in Reconstruction, American political history, and the development of public education in the early 20th century.