Charles Brand (congressman)

Charles Brand (November 1, 1871 – May 23, 1966) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Charles Brand
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 7th district
In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Simeon D. Fess
Succeeded by	Leroy T. Marshall
Member of the Ohio Senate
In office 1921–1922
Personal details
Born	November 1, 1871 Urbana, Ohio
Died	May 23, 1966 (aged 94) Melbourne Beach, Florida
Resting place	Melbourne Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Ohio Wesleyan University

Born in Urbana, Ohio, Brand attended the graded schools of his native city and Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. He engaged in agricultural pursuits, manufacturing, and banking at Urbana. He served as member and president of the Urbana City Council 1911–1912. He served as member of the Ohio State Senate in 1921 and 1922. He served as a member of the advisory committee of the War Finance Corporation in 1921.

Brand was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-eighth and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1933). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1932. He resumed former business pursuits until his retirement. He died in Melbourne Beach, Florida, May 23, 1966. He was interred in Melbourne Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Charles Brand (id: B000766)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Media related to Charles Brand at Wikimedia Commons
• Charles Brand at Find a Grave

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