Charles Robert Connell

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

For the Canadian politician, see Charles Connell.

Charles Robert Connell
Frontispiece of 1924's Charles R. Connell, Late a Representative
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 10th district
In office March 4, 1921 – September 26, 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 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.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1900–49)

Sources

• United States Congress. "Charles R. Connell (id: C000685)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard

U.S. 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