Charles Webster

WEBSTER, POTTER

Posted By: S. Ferrall (email)
Date: 12/22/2003 at 22:03:11

CHARLES WEBSTER -- Railroad Commissioner, was born on a farm in Waucoma, Iowa, and still resides on the old homestead entered by his father from the government in 1854. Married Dolly G. Potter of Lawler, Iowa. Three children were born to this union, Joe C., Neil A., and Bennet A. Webster. Was appointed first station agent and telegraph operator at Waucoma, formed a partnership with is brother Ace under the firm name of Webster Brothers who have since been extensive raisers and shippers of live stock, grain and produce, as well as dealers in lumber. President of several retail lumber companies. Has been extensively interested in the building of telephone lines and exchanges. Has promoted and built gas and electric companies in Arizona. Delegate to the national republican convention in 1908. Member of the state council of defense during the war and federal fuel administrator. Was appointed railroad commissioner by Governor Harding November 5, 1917, and has been elected three full terms since that date.

-source: Iowa Official Register, 1927-1928; Biographies of State Officials.