Charles A. Christopherson

Charles Andrew Christopherson (July 23, 1871 – November 2, 1951) was an American lawyer and politician in South Dakota. He was elected to the state legislature in 1912. In 1918 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served a total of seven terms until being defeated in 1932, during the Great Depression.

Early life and education Christopherson was born in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, to Norwegian parents, Julia (Nelson) and Knute C. Christopherson. His father came to the United States at age fourteen. He was one of seven children and was raised in the Lutheran Church. He attended public schools. Christopherson moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he attended Sioux Falls Business College and Normal School. He graduated in 1890 and read the law with an established firm until he qualified for the bar.

Career Christopherson was admitted to the bar in 1893, and started his practice in Sioux Falls at the Joe Kirby law office

Personal life Christopherson married Abbie M. Deyoe (1871-1952) from Cedar Falls, Iowa on November 30, 1897. Her parents were both born in New York State. They had two children: Wanda M. and Charles A. Christopherson.

Affiliations He and his family belonged to the Congregational Church. He participated in the Masons, the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, and the Elks.

Death and burial He died in 1951 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.