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Charles R. Wright

House 1921-22 (District 50)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Otter Tail

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: ??/??/1884
Birth Place: Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Fergus Falls
Occupation (when first elected): Manager and Part Owner of 10 Farms; 6,000 Acres

EDUCATION

Fergus Falls High School; Secondary; Graduate
Minnesota State Agricultural College; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.A.;
University of Minnesota, Law School; Law Degree;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Board/Commissioner: Otter Tail County, Minnesota (County Fair); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Fergus Falls, Minnesota (City Council); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission: Fergus Falls, Minnesota (Water and Light Commission); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

42nd Legislative Session (1921-1922)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/4/1921
Body: House
District: 50
Elected: 11/2/1920
Residence: Fergus Falls
Term of Office: 1/3/1921 to 12/31/1922
Oath Date: 1/4/1921
Counties Represented: Otter Tail
Occupation: Manager and Part Owner of 10 Farms; 6,000 Acres
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Banks
  • Board of Control
  • Grain and Warehouse
  • Insurance
  • State and County Fairs