Charles F. Van de Water (October 12, 1872 – November 20, 1920) was a Republican politician in California.[1] He was born in Hobart, New York. He won a seat to the United States House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district in the 1920 election by defeating the Prohibition party incumbent, Charles H. Randall.
Charles Van de Water | |
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Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th district | |
Died before taking office | |
Preceded by | Charles Randall |
Succeeded by | Walter F. Lineberger |
Personal details | |
Born | Hobart, New York, U.S. | October 12, 1872
Died | November 20, 1920 Walnut, California, U.S. | (aged 48)
Political party | Republican |
Van de Water died in a car crash[2] before assuming office, and Republican Walter F. Lineberger later won a special election to his seat.