Background
Connell, Charles R. was born on September 22, 1864 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Honorary William and Annie (Lawrence) Connell.
United States representative politician
Connell, Charles R. was born on September 22, 1864 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Honorary William and Annie (Lawrence) Connell.
He graduated from Williston Academy in Easthampton, Massachusetts, in 1884.
He engaged in mercantile pursuits with his father, and was also engaged in banking. He became interested in the Lackawanna Mills and subsequently served as president and treasurer of the Scranton Button Company from 1888 until his death. He also interested in other manufacturing enterprises and banking.
Connell was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-seventh Congress and served until his death in Scranton.
Interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Member 67th Congress (1921-1923), 10th Pennsylvania District.
Married Elizabeth R. Shafer, September 26, 1889.