Charles Allen Parker Bartlett was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 18th district from 1939 to 1942. During his tenure, the 18th district represented the Northampton County, Pennsylvania.[1]
Captain Charles Allen Parker Bartlett | |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Senate Librarian | |
| In office February 15, 1943 – March 18, 1948 | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1939–1942 | |
| Preceded by | William G. Barthold |
| Succeeded by | Carleton T. Woodring |
| Wilson Borough President | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1880 Concord, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 18, 1948 (aged 67) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mildred E. Richards |
| Residence | Wilson, Pennsylvania |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917-1919 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Biography edit
Early life edit
Bartlett was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on November 17, 1880, to Charles H. Bartlett and Mary A. Née Hobson. As a child, his family moved to Easton, Pennsylvania, where he received a public high school education and didn't attend any college. He worked as a secretary, treasurer, and sales agent for local manufacturing firms from 1904 to 1933.[1]
Military Service edit
Bartlett joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1904 and during World War I, achieved the rank of Captain commanding Rainbow Division's 149th Machine Gun Battalion's Company A, as part of the American Expeditionary Forces from 1917 to 1919. After the war, he also served as a Major of the Pennsylvania National Guard's coastal artillery until 1923.[1]
Political career edit
After completing his service Bartlett was elected president of Wilson, Pennsylvania, for four years and was also elected the borough's Treasurer for nine years before being elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1939 to 1942, during which he served as chairman of the welfare committee. Afterwards he was elected the Pennsylvania Senate Librarian from 1943 to 1948.[1]
Later life edit
Bartlett married Mildred E. Née Richards. He died on March 18, 1948, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the age of 67. He is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in his native Concord.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e "Charles Allen Parker Bartlett". Pennsylvania State Senate. Retrieved 13 April 2023.