Background
Knowles, Charles Timothy was born on August 21, 1949 in Providence. Son of Charles Timothy and Olga (Dower) Knowles.
educator lawyer military officer State Legislator
Knowles, Charles Timothy was born on August 21, 1949 in Providence. Son of Charles Timothy and Olga (Dower) Knowles.
Bachelor, University Rhode Island, 1971. Juris Doctor cum laude, New England School Law, 1977. Master of Arts, United States Army War College, 2000.
Associate Robinson & Resnick, Warwick, Rhode Island, 1977—1979, Haronian & Paquin, Warwick, 1979—1984. Partner Knowles & Bissonnette, since 1984. Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, Providence, 1989—1997, chairman judicial committee, 1993—1997.
Retired; legal counsel corporation committee Rhode Island House of Representatives, since 2000. Adjunct professor Johnson and Wales University, since 2001. Private practice, since 2006.
Secretary Narragansett (Rhode Island) Democratic Central Committee, 1982-1993. Vice-chairman Narragansett Zoning Board, 1982-1988. Coach Narragansett Little League, 1982-1988.
1st lieutenant United States Army, 1971-1973. Colonel United States of America Retired Rhode Island ARNG, 1974-1999, brigadier Commander, 1997-1999. Commander 1021st civil affairs group, 1999-2001.
Member American Civil Liberties Union, Rhode Island Bar Association, American Legion, Save the Bay, Common Cause, St. Andrew's Alumni Association.
Married Sandra J. Bellem. Children: Justin, Jennifer.