Born in the town of Maryland, New York, Chase attended the common schools.
He was also active in other business ventures, including serving on the board of directors of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad.
After leaving Congress he resumed his former agricultural and business pursuits, including serving on the board of directors of the Second National Bank of Cooperstown.
He died in Chaseville, Maryland Township, New York on April 17, 1867, and was interred in the Chase vault in Schenevus Cemetery.
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