Charles C. Gossett

Background

Gossett, Charles C. was born on September 2, 1888 in Pricetown, Ohio, United States. Son of Wyatt Henry and Maggie (Finnegan) Gossett.

Education

Educated public schools.

Career

Served in Idaho House of Representatives (from Canyon County), 1933-1936. Lieutenant governor of Idaho, 1937-1938, 1941-1942, became governor, 1945. Appointed to the United States Senate November 1945, to fill vacancy caused by death of John Thomas.

Achievements

• Charles C. Gossett has been listed as a noteworthy senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served in Idaho House of Representatives (from Canyon County), 1933-1936. Member Chamber of Commerce. Member Christian Church.

Mason, Elk, Eagle, Grange.

Club: Countrymen’s (Boise).

Connections

Married Clara Louise Fleming, November 28, 1916. Children: James Wyatt, Robert Milton, Charles Elmer.

Father:

Wyatt Henry Gossett

Mother:

Maggie (Finnegan) Gossett

Spouse:

Clara Louise Fleming

child:

Charles Elmer Gossett

child:

James Wyatt Gossett

child:

Robert Milton Gossett