About C. H. Wilcox
Lived 1867 – 1948 (aged 80). C. H. Wilcox was an American politician, newspaper editor, newspaper proprietor, court clerk and peace officer.
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 Wilcox was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on September 1, 1867.
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.
Outside of the Alaska Territorial Legislature, Wilcox served as a chief deputy U.S. Marshal and deputy court clerk for Valdez and Anchorage.
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Who was C. H. Wilcox?
American politician (1867–1948)
When was C. H. Wilcox born?
C. H. Wilcox was born on 1 September 1867 in Danbury.
When did C. H. Wilcox die?
C. H. Wilcox died on 3 February 1948 in Valdez.
What was C. H. Wilcox's occupation?
C. H. Wilcox was a politician, newspaper editor, newspaper proprietor, court clerk and peace officer.
What nationality was C. H. Wilcox?
C. H. Wilcox was American.
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