Charles Robert Connell

For the Canadian politician, see Charles Connell.
Charles Robert Connell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1921  September 22, 1922
Preceded by John R. Farr
Succeeded by William W. Griest
Personal details
Born (1864-09-22)September 22, 1864
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Died September 26, 1922(1922-09-26) (aged 58)
Political party Republican

Charles Robert Connell (September 22, 1864 September 26, 1922) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Charles R. Connell (son of William Connell) was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts, in 1884. He engaged in mercantile pursuits with his father, and was also engaged in banking. He became interested in the Lackawanna Mills and subsequently served as president and treasurer of the Scranton Button Company from 1888 until his death. He also interested in other manufacturing enterprises and banking.

Connell was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-seventh Congress and served until his death in Scranton. Interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
John R. Farr
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district

1921–1922
Succeeded by
William W. Griest


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