Background
Risk, Charles Francis was born on August 19, 1897 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Sarah (Cooney) Risk.
Risk, Charles Francis was born on August 19, 1897 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Thomas J. and Sarah (Cooney) Risk.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1922.
Admitted to Rhode Island bar, 1923, and began practice in Central Falls. Probate judge, 1929-1931. Judge of 11th District Court of Rhode Island, 1932-1935.
Elected to 74th Congress to fill vacancy, August 1935, term ending 1937. Elected to 76th Congress (1939-1941), 1st Rhode Island District.
Served as private United States Army, World War. Member American Legion (commander department of Rhode Island 1933), Gamma Eta Gamma.
Married Ida F. Smith, December 27, 1923. Children: Elizabeth Ann, Charles Francis, Mabel Helen, James Thomas.