Chesley is both a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

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Chesley Bonestell Chesley Knight Bonestell Jr. (January 1, 1888 – June 11, 1986) was an American painter, designer and illustrator. His paintings inspired the American space program, and they have been (and remain) influential in science fiction art and illust ...

(1888–1986), American artist *

Chesley William Carter Chesley William Carter (July 29, 1902 – January 14, 1994) was a Canadian Member of Parliament representing the riding of Burin—Burgeo and a senator for Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador. Biography Born in Pass Island, Hermitage Bay ...

(1902–1994), Canadian politician *

Chesley Crosbie Chesley Arthur "Ches" Crosbie (November 4, 1905 – December 26, 1962) was a Newfoundland businessman and politician. Early life Crosbie belonged to a prominent St. John's family involved in hotels, fish exporting, insurance, shipping and manufac ...

(1905–1962), Canadian businessman and politician *

Chesley V. Morton Chesley V. Morton Jr. (born August 21, 1951) is an American stockbroker, securities arbitrator, and former member of the Georgia House of Representatives. Biography Early years and education Chesley V. Morton Jr. was born in Miami, Florida on Au ...

(born 1951), American politician, stockbroker *

Chesley G. Peterson Major General Chesley G. Peterson (August 10, 1920 – January 28, 1990) was a career officer in the United States Air Force, and a flying ace of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) in World War II. As a fighter pilot in the European theate ...

(1920–1990), United States Air Force general *

Chesley Sullenberger Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III (born January 23, 1951) is a retired American fighter pilot, diplomat, and airline pilot best known for his heroism as captain of US Airways Flight 1549 that he ditched in the Hudson River in 2009 af ...

(born 1951), American pilot *

Chesley Goseyun Wilson Chesley Goseyun Wilson (July 31, 1932 – October 4, 2021) was a maker and performer of the Apache fiddle, singer, dancer, medicine man, silversmith, former model, and actor. Wilson received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endow ...

(1932–2021), American musician

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* Al Chesley (born 1957), American football player * Anthony Chesley (born 1996), American football player *

John Alexander Chesley John Alexander Chesley (1837 – December 28, 1922) was a Canadian politician. Born in Portland, New Brunswick, the son of William A. Chesley and Mary Ann Algee, Chesley received his education at the schools of St. John and at the Albert ...

(1837–1922), Canadian businessman and politician *

Paul Chesley Paul Chesley is an American photojournalist born in Red Wing, Minnesota who is best known for his work as a photographer for the National Geographic Society. Career Paul Chesley was introduced to the art of photography by his father at the age ...

(born 1940), American photojournalist *

Robert Chesley Robert Chesley (March 22, 1943, Jersey City, New Jersey – December 5, 1990, San Francisco, California) was a playwright, theater critic and musical composer. Biography Chesley earned his B.A. in music from Reed College in 1965. Between 19 ...

(1943–1990), American composer and playwright *

Solomon Yeomans Chesley Solomon Yeomans Chesley (April 29, 1796 – November 5, 1880) was a public servant and political figure in Canada West. He was born in Shodack in Rensselaer County, New York in 1796 and came to Cornwall with his parents in 1800. In 1806, ...

(1796–1880), Canadian politician

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