Background
Wrightsman, Charles John was born on September 7, 1870 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Peter R. and Elizabeth (Witter) Wrightsman.
Wrightsman, Charles John was born on September 7, 1870 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Peter R. and Elizabeth (Witter) Wrightsman.
Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1890, Doctor of Laws, 1955.
1 son, Charles Bierer. Admitted to bars of territorial, various states and federal courts. Active practice at Oklahoma City, 1890.
Elected territorial senator from Pottawatomie County to 2d Legislative Assembly, 1892. County attorney Pawnee Company (with jurisdiction over Osage and Otoe Indian reservations), 1893. United States commissioner, 1895-1899.
Engaged in practice of law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1906-1912. Entire time given to oil and gas interests, since 1912. Moved to Fort Worth, 1936.
Originator depletion allowance of oil, gas and other minerals, also proratable taking of gas from producing wells. President board regents U. Oklahoma, 1923-1926. Chairman Ty. Democratic convs., 3 times.
Chairman Oklahoma delegation Democratic National Convention, Kansas City 1900, also vice president of convention (for Oklahoma Ty.).
Mason.; Clubs: Fort Worth, Rivercrest Country, Ridglea Country, Exchange.
Married Edna Wrightsman, January 1894.