Background
Thompson, Charles James was born on January 24, 1862 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas James and Emily (Sallads) Thompson.
Thompson, Charles James was born on January 24, 1862 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, United States. Son of Thomas James and Emily (Sallads) Thompson.
Student Ohio Wesleyan University, 1881-1882.
Newspaper owner; member Republican State Central Committee, 1893-1894, postmaster Defiance, O., 1898-1915. Member 66th to 71st Congresses (1919-1931), 5th Ohio District.
Member Republican State Central Committee, 1893-1894, postmaster Defiance, O., 1898-1915. Member 66th to 71st Congresses (1919-1931), 5th Ohio District. Mason, Knights of Pythias, Elk.
Married second, Katharien A. Howe, January 6, 1925. Children (by 1st marriage): Lewis B., Frederick S., Samuel C., Charles J. Learned printer’s trade.