Background
Colden, Charles J. was born on August 24, 1870 in on farm, Peoria Company, Illinois, United States. Son of John Wesley and Susan Harriett (Gingrich) Colden.
Colden, Charles J. was born on August 24, 1870 in on farm, Peoria Company, Illinois, United States. Son of John Wesley and Susan Harriett (Gingrich) Colden.
Bachelor of Science, Country College, Stanberry, Missouri, 1893.
1 son, Charles J. Teacher in common schools, 1889-1896. Editor public Parnell (Missouri) Sentinel, 1896-1900. Established Nodaway Forum, Maryville, Missouri, 1901, sold out interest, 1907.
In building business, Kansas City, Missoury, 1908-1911.
Realty investment business San Pedro, California, 1912-1923. Retired. Elected to Missouri Assembly, 1901-1903.
Member Los Angeles City Council, 1925-1929. Appointed member and president Los Angeles Harbor Commission, 1923.
Member 73d and 74th Congresses (1933-1937), 17th California District.
Member City Planning Association of Los Angeles (president 4 terms), Playground communications of Los Los Angeles
Los Angeles City Council , United States
January 1, 1925 - January 1, 1929
Los Angeles Harbor Commission , United States
January 1, 1923
73d and 74th Congresses , United States
July 1, 1933 - January 1, 1937
California City Planning , United States
Playground Community of Los Angeles , United States
Missouri House of Representatives , United States
January 1, 1901 - January 1, 1905
Married Jessie F. McGrew, August 16, 1891. Married second, Clara Norman, February 12, 1914. Children: Archie John, Vi June (Mistress Lester L. Hawthorne), Abbie Belarusian