Judd, Charles C.

JUDD, RUDD, SMITH

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Date: 2/10/2003 at 22:47:12

Source: "The 1901 Biographical Record of Clinton Co., Iowa, Illustrated" published: Chicago : S. J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1901.

CHARLES C. JUDD.

This well-known and popular citizen of Camanche, Iowa, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, February 17, 1851, and was only five years old when brought to Clinton county by his parents, Calvin and Jane E. (Rudd) Judd, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. He acquired his early education in the public schools of Camanche, where the family made their home, and later attended business college in Davenport.

On starting out in life for himself Mr. Judd was engaged in the grocery business for five or six years, and since then has been a dealer in pumps, windmills, plumbing goods, etc. He is today one of the leading business men of the place, receiving a liberal patronage. In 1875 he was united in marriage with Miss Alice N. Smith, of Milford, Connecticut, and to them have been born three children, as follows: George T., now living in St. Paul, Minnesota, is connected with the School of Correspondence at Scranton, Pennsylvania, and stands second in their list of employees. He has recently won a medal for his services, and in consideration for the same has been give a two weeks’ trip to their headquarters. Ada is attending the Clinton high school. Ray C. is at home.

Socially Mr. Judd is a member of Camanche Lodge, No. 60, A. F. & A. M., with which he has been connected since attaining his majority, and in which he is now serving as treasurer. In politics he votes for the men and measures most qualified for office, and has taken a very active and influential part in public affairs. He served as mayor of Camanche two different terms; was justice of the peace at various times for ten years; township clerk two terms; and president of the school board several years. Since 1891 he has been notary public. His public and private life are above reproach, for his career has ever been one characterized by the utmost fidelity to duty. He is justly regarded as one of the most prominent citizens of the place.