Cash Cole

Clarence Cash Cole (February 12, 1891–1959) was an American politician and businessman from Juneau, Alaska,^[1] who served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1921 to 1925, representing the 1st district as a Republican in the 5th and 6th territorial legislatures. He served as the fifth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1923 to 1925.

Cash Cole
5th Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office March 5, 1923 – March 2, 1925
Preceded by	Andrew Nerland
Succeeded by	C. H. Wilcox
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 1st district
In office March 7, 1921 – March 2, 1925
Personal details
Born	Clarence Cash Cole (1891-02-12)February 12, 1891 Henderson Bay, Washington, U.S.
Died	1959 (aged 67–68)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ruth Marcella (Marsh) Gudbrandon
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Occupation	Politician, businessman

Early life and education

Cole was born in Henderson Bay, Washington, on February 12, 1891. He attended high school in Juneau, Alaska. Cole subsequently attended the University of Minnesota.^[2]

Career

Cole served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1921 to 1925, representing the 1st district as a Republican in the 5th and 6th territorial legislatures.^[3] He served as the fifth speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1923 to 1925 in the 5th territorial legislature.^[4]

Outside of the Alaska Legislature, Cole worked as an agent for American Railway Express. He also served as a territorial auditor from 1929 to 1932.^[5]

Cole won the popular vote on a referendum for governor of Alaska in 1923.^[2]

Personal life and death

Cole was married and had three children. He was a member of The Elks.^[2]

Cole was a Presbyterian. He died in 1959.^[6]