Charles Herbert Wilcox Jr. (September 1, 1867 – February 3, 1948) was an American politician and journalist from Valdez, Alaska[1] who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927, representing the 3rd legislative district of Alaska as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature.[2] During that time, he also served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives.
C. H. Wilcox | |
|---|---|
| 6th Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office March 2, 1925 – March 7, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Cash Cole |
| Succeeded by | Sumner Smith |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office March 2, 1925 – March 7, 1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Herbert Wilcox Jr. September 1, 1867 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 3, 1948 (aged 80) Valdez, Territory of Alaska |
| Resting place | Valdez Memorial Cemetery, Valdez, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Politician, journalist |
Early life and education edit
Wilcox was born in Danbury, Connecticut on September 1, 1867.[3]
Career edit
As a journalist, Wilcox worked as an editor for both the Valdez Daily Prospector and the Valdez Miner. Additionally, he was a co-publisher of Cordova Weekly.[3]
Wilcox served a single term in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 3rd legislative district of Alaska from 1925 to 1927 as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature.[2] He simultaneously served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives.
Outside of the Alaska Legislature, Wilcox also served as a chief deputy U.S. Marshall, as well as deputy clerk of the court for both Valdez, Alaska and Anchorage, Alaska.[3]
Personal life and death edit
Wilcox was married and had two children.[3] He died in Valdez on February 3, 1948, and was interred in Valdez Memorial Cemetery.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Charles H Wilcox Jr". Ancestry.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alaska Constitutional Convention" (PDF). Alaska State Legislature. p. 11.
- ^ a b c d "C. H. Wilcox". 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature. Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Legislature. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Wilcox". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
External links edit
- C. H. Wilcox at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
- Profile from Ancestry.com
- Charles Herbert Wilcox at The Political Graveyard
- Charles H Wilcox Jr. at Find a Grave
