Chester W. Keatts
Chester W. Keatts | |
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Chester W. Keatts | |
| Born | September 25, 1854 |
| Died | January 16, 1908 (aged 53) |
| Occupation | U.S. Deputy Marshall |
| Known for | Co-founded the Mosaic Templars of America in Little Rock, Arkansas |
Chester W. Keatts (1854–1908), a former slave, co-founded the Mosaic Templars of America in Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked for the railway mail service, federal court, and as a lawman. He campaigned for two offices as a member of the Republican Party and initially received the majority of votes, but was not formally elected due to ballot interference by the Democrats.