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Charles Robert Connell (September 22, 1864 – September 26, 1922) was a Republican member of the
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, and the son of William Connell. Charles was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and graduated from
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, in 1884. He engaged in mercantile pursuits with his father, and was also engaged in banking. As an adult, he became interested in the Lackawanna Mills and subsequently served as president and treasurer of the
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from 1888 until his death. He also interested in other manufacturing enterprises and banking. Connell was elected as a Republican to the 67th United States Congress in 1921, and served until his death in Scranton the next year. After his death, he was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery.


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{{DEFAULTSORT:Connell, Charles R. 1864 births 1922 deaths Williston Northampton School alumni Politicians from Scranton, Pennsylvania Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania