Charles F. Van de Water

Charles F. Van de Water (October 12, 1872 – November 20, 1920) was a Republican politician in California.[1] He was born in Hobart, New York. He won a seat to the United States House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district in the 1920 election by defeating the Prohibition party incumbent, Charles H. Randall.

Charles F. Van de Water in 1918

Van de Water died in a car crash[2] before assuming office, and Republican Walter F. Lineberger later won a special election to his seat.

See also

List of members-elect of the United States House of Representatives who never took their seats

References

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"CONGRESSMAN DIES IN AUTO; C.F. Van de Water's Secretary Also Killed in California Accident". The New York Times. November 21, 1920. Retrieved 2008-08-08.

External links

Charles F. Van de Water at Find a Grave

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