Charles J. Fulton

FULTON

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Date: 12/29/2003 at 07:05:30

CHARLES J. FULTON
Senator from the second district, composed of the counties of Jefferson and Van Buren, was born in Jefferson county, Iowa, January 27, 1860. His parents were American-born. He attended both common and private schools and was graduated in 1883 from Parsons college. Remained on the farm until the winter of 1891-92, when he became a member of the Louden Machinery company. Was mayor of Fairfield from 1903 to 1907 and again in 1920. Served as chairman of the local exemption board for Jefferson county during the World War. Was president of the Fairfield chautauqua association for thirteen years. Is a trustee of Parsons college and a trustee of the Fairfield free public library. Was a member of the house of representatives in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth general assemblies. Elected senator in 1920 and reelected in 1924. A republican in politics.

Iowa Official Register 1927-1928 - Biographies of State Senators, pg. 231