Charles W. Fisher (American politician)
Charles Wilson Fisher (February 10, 1896 – January 7, 1981)[1] was an American lawyer, politician and World War I Army veteran.[2] He served in the California legislature and unsuccessfully ran for the House of Representatives.[1]
Charles W. Fisher | |
|---|---|
| California legislature | |
| In office 1931–1937 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Wilson Fisher February 10, 1896 Oakland, CA |
| Died | January 7, 1981 (aged 84) Monterey, CA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie Leicester (m. 1925) |
| Parents | Phillip M. Fisher Anna Katrina Laumeister |
Background
Charles Wilson Fisher was born on February 10, 1896, in Oakland, California,[1] to Phillip M. and Anna Katrina (Laumeister) Fisher.[3][4] He served in the United States Army during World War I.[2][1] In 1922, he graduated from the UC Hastings College of Law with a Bachelor of Laws degree.[3] He was admitted to the bar the same year.[3] On November 18, 1925, he married Elsie Allen Leicester.[3][1] He was on the Oakland Free Library Board of Directors from 1927 to 1937,[3] and was also the president of it from 1928-29.[1]
State Legislature
Fisher was first elected to the California state legislature in 1930, representing the 18th district. In 1938, he decided to run for the House of Representatives for the 7th district, but lost to incumbent John H. Tolan.
References
- "JoinCalifornia - Charles W. Fisher". www.joincalifornia.com. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
- Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- Schwarz, Julius Caesar (1937). Who's who in Law. J.C. Schwarz. p. 310.
- "Philip M. Fisher (1852-1932) - Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-11-08.