Charles Brand (Ohio politician)
Charles Brand | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Simeon D. Fess |
| Succeeded by | Leroy T. Marshall |
| Member of the Ohio Senate | |
| In office 1921–1922 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1871 Urbana, Ohio, US |
| Died | May 23, 1966 (aged 94) |
| Resting place | Melbourne Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio Wesleyan University |
Charles Brand (November 1, 1871 – May 23, 1966) was an American businessman and politician who served five terms as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1923 to 1933.
Biography
Born in Urbana, Ohio, Brand attended the graded schools of his native city and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. He engaged in agricultural pursuits, manufacturing, and banking at Urbana. He served as member and president of the Urbana City Council from 1911 to 1912. He served as member of the Ohio State Senate in 1921 and 1922. He served as a member of the advisory committee of the War Finance Corporation in 1921.
Congress
Brand was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1932.
Later career and death
He resumed former business pursuits until his retirement. He died in Melbourne Beach, Florida, May 23, 1966. He was interred in Melbourne Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Charles Brand (id: B000766)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Media related to Charles Brand at Wikimedia Commons
This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.