Charles Robert Connell
For the Canadian politician, see Charles Connell.
| Charles Robert Connell | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district | |
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In office March 4, 1921 – September 22, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Farr |
| Succeeded by | William W. Griest |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 22, 1864 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 26, 1922 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Republican |
Charles Robert Connell (September 22, 1864 – September 26, 1922) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Charles R. Connell (son of William Connell) was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts, in 1884. He engaged in mercantile pursuits with his father, and was also engaged in banking. He became interested in the Lackawanna Mills and subsequently served as president and treasurer of the Scranton Button Company from 1888 until his death. He also interested in other manufacturing enterprises and banking.
Connell was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-seventh Congress and served until his death in Scranton. Interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Charles R. Connell (id: C000685)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John R. Farr |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district 1921–1922 |
Succeeded by William W. Griest |
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