Background
Truax, Charles Vilas was born on February 1, 1887 in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Ada (Boley) Truax.
Truax, Charles Vilas was born on February 1, 1887 in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States. Son of John and Ada (Boley) Truax.
Educational public schools.
Engaged in farming, since 1904. Editor and field representative Swine World, 1917-1921. One of organizers first National Swine Show, Omaha, 1917.
Director of agriculture, State of Ohio, 1923-1929.
Nominated for United States Senate, 1928. Member 73d Congress (1933-1935), Ohio at large.
Member of the board control, Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, 1923-1929. Member Ohio State Board for Vocational Training. Mason, Elk.
Married Helen Roberts, March 20, 1913. Children: Dorothea Vivian, John Charles, Charles Vilas.