Portrait of A Maine “Know-Nothing” William H. Chaney (1821-1903): His Early Years and His Role In The Ellsworth Nativist Controversy, 1853-1854

Authors

Allan R. Whitmore, University of Maine Portland-Gorham

Publication Date

7-1-1974

Document Type

Article

First Page

1

Last Page

57

Abstract

This article examines the life and career of William Chaney his role in the nativist episode and the attack on Father John Bapst in 1853 and 1854.

Recommended Citation

Whitmore, Allan R.. "Portrait of A Maine “Know-Nothing” William H. Chaney (1821-1903): His Early Years and His Role In The Ellsworth Nativist Controversy, 1853-1854." Maine History 14, 1 (1974): 1-57. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainehistoryjournal/vol14/iss1/2