C. H. Wilcox

Charles Herbert Wilcox Jr. (September 1, 1867 – February 3, 1948) was an American politician and journalist from Valdez, Alaska,^[1] who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1925 to 1927, representing the 3rd district as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature. During that time, he also served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives.

C. H. Wilcox
6th Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office March 2, 1925 – March 7, 1927
Preceded by	Cash Cole
Succeeded by	Sumner Smith
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 3rd district
In office March 2, 1925 – March 7, 1927
Personal details
Born	Charles Herbert Wilcox Jr. (1867-09-01)September 1, 1867 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	February 3, 1948(1948-02-03) (aged 80) Valdez, Territory of Alaska, U.S.
Resting place	Valdez Memorial Cemetery, Valdez, Alaska, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Occupation	Politician, journalist

Early life and education

Wilcox was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on September 1, 1867.^[2]

Career

As a journalist, Wilcox worked as an editor for the Valdez Daily Prospector and the Valdez Miner. He was also a co-publisher of Cordova Weekly.^[2]

Wilcox served a single term in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 3rd district from 1925 to 1927 as a Democrat in the 8th territorial legislature. He simultaneously served as the sixth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives.^[3]

Outside of the Alaska Legislature, Wilcox served as a chief deputy U.S. Marshal, as well as deputy clerk of the court for Valdez and Anchorage.^[2]

Personal life and death

Wilcox was married and had two children.^[2] He died in Valdez on February 3, 1948, and was interred in Valdez Memorial Cemetery.^[1][4]