Charles W. Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Member of theCalifornia State Assembly from the18th district | |
| In office January 2, 1933 - January 4, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin H. Zion |
| Succeeded by | Henry A. Dannenbrink |
| Member of theCalifornia State Assembly from the41st district | |
| In office January 5, 1931 - January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Henry Morgan Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Rodney L. Turner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Wilson Fisher (1896-02-10)February 10, 1896 |
| Died | January 7, 1981(1981-01-07) (aged 84) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elsie Leicester (m. 1925) |
| Parent(s) | Phillip M. Fisher Anna Katrina Laumeister |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Charles Wilson Fisher (February 10, 1896 – January 7, 1981)[1][2] was an American lawyer, politician andWorld War I Army veteran.[3] He served in the California legislature and unsuccessfully ran for theHouse of Representatives.[2]
Charles Wilson Fisher was born on February 10, 1896, inOakland, California,[1][2] to Phillip M. and Anna Katrina (Laumeister) Fisher.[4] He served in theUnited States Army duringWorld War I.[3][2] In 1922, he graduated from theUC Hastings College of Law with aBachelor of Laws degree.[4] He was admitted to the bar the same year.[4] On November 18, 1925, he married Elsie Allen Leicester.[4][2] He was on the Oakland Free Library Board of Directors from 1927 to 1937,[4] and was also the president of it from 1928-29.[2]
Fisher was first elected to theCalifornia State Assembly in 1930, representing the 41st district from 1931 to 1933 and the 18th district from 1933 to 1937. In 1938, he decided to run for theHouse of Representatives forCalifornia's 7th district, but lost to incumbentJohn H. Tolan. Fisher died on January 7, 1981, inMonterey, California.[1][2]
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