Charles F. Van de Water (October 12, 1872 – November 20, 1920) was a Republican politician in California.[1] Born in Hobart, New York, Van de Water won a seat in the United States House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district in the 1920 election by defeating Prohibition Party incumbent Charles H. Randall.
Charles Van de Water | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th district | |
| Died before taking office | |
| Preceded by | Charles Randall |
| Succeeded by | Walter F. Lineberger |
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| Born | October 12, 1872 Hobart, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 1920 (aged 48) Walnut, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Van de Water died in a car crash[2] before assuming office, and Republican Walter F. Lineberger later won a special election to fill the vacancy.
See also
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edit- ^ Join California
- ^ "CONGRESSMAN DIES IN AUTO; C.F. Van de Water's Secretary Also Killed in California Accident". The New York Times. November 21, 1920. Retrieved 2008-08-08.
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