C. H. Wilcox
C. H. Wilcox | |
|---|---|
| 6th Speaker of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives | |
| In office March 2, 1925 – March 7, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Cash Cole |
| Succeeded by | Sumner Smith |
| Member of the Alaska Territorial 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 | 1948 (aged 80–81) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist |
Charles Herbert "C. H." Wilcox Jr. (September 1, 1867 – 1948) was an American politician and journalist from Valdez, Alaska, who served in the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927, representing the 3rd electoral district as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature. He concurrently served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Wilcox was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on September 1, 1867.[1]
Career
As a journalist in the Territory of Alaska, Wilcox worked as an editor for Valdez Daily Prospector and Valdez Miner in Valdez. He was also a copublisher of Cordova Weekly and Daily Times in Cordova.[1]
As a politician, Wilcox served a single term in the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives, representing the 3rd electoral district from 1925 to 1927 as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature. He simultaneously served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska Territorial House of Representatives.[2]
Outside of the Alaska Territorial Legislature, Wilcox served as a chief deputy U.S. Marshal and deputy court clerk for Valdez and Anchorage.[1]
Personal life and death
Wilcox was married and had two children.[1] He died in 1948.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d "C. H. Wilcox". 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature. Juneau, Alaska: Alaska State Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ "Alaska Constitutional Convention" (PDF). Alaska State Legislature. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
- ^ "Wilcox". The Political Graveyard. Archived from the original on November 30, 2025. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
External links
- C. H. Wilcox at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
- Charles Herbert Wilcox at The Political Graveyard
- Charles H Wilcox Jr. at Find a Grave