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Christopher Tompkins Chenery

Birth: 16 Sep 1886
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Death: 3 Jan 1973 (aged 86)
New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, USA
Burial: Woodland Cemetery

Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, USA Show Map GPS-Latitude: 37.7564499, Longitude: -77.4949354
Memorial ID: 24132553 View Source

Prominent horseman, breeder, corporate executive. Founder of Meadow Stable (Doswell, Virginia) which produced many thoroughbred stars including 1972 Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes winner Riva Ridge and 1973 TRIPLE CROWN WINNER SECRETARIAT. One of the main founders of the New York Racing Association. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Jockey Club. Graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1909 where he was elected Phi Betta Kappa.
Husband of Helen Bates Chenery, father of Margaret, Hollis and Helen(Penny).
Son of James Hollis Chenery and Ida Burnley Chenery

Prominent horseman, breeder, corporate executive. Founder of Meadow Stable (Doswell, Virginia) which produced many thoroughbred stars including 1972 Kentucky Derby & Belmont Stakes winner Riva Ridge and 1973 TRIPLE CROWN WINNER SECRETARIAT. One of the main founders of the New York Racing Association. He was a member of the board of trustees of the Jockey Club. Graduated from Washington & Lee University in 1909 where he was elected Phi Betta Kappa.
Husband of Helen Bates Chenery, father of Margaret, Hollis and Helen(Penny).
Son of James Hollis Chenery and Ida Burnley Chenery

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Helen Clementina Bates Chenery

1887–1967

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Created by: An Ashland Genealogist
Added: Jan 23, 2008
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Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24132553/christopher_tompkins-chenery: accessed ), memorial page for Christopher Tompkins Chenery (16 Sep 1886–3 Jan 1973), Find a Grave Memorial ID 24132553, citing Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by An Ashland Genealogist (contributor 46610789).

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