Charles N. Haskell

Charles Nathaniel Haskell (born March 13, 1860 in Leipsic , Ohio , † July 5, 1933 in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1907 to 1911 the first governor of the state of Oklahoma.

Early years and political advancement

Charles Haskell enjoyed a private upbringing while also working as a helper on his teacher's farm. He became a teacher himself at the age of 17 and worked in the profession in Putnam County for three years . After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1880.

After moving to Muskogee in the Oklahoma Territory , Haskell founded a bank there and bought the New State Tribune newspaper. He also took part in the development of the railway system in the territory. In 1905 and 1906 he took part in the constituent assemblies of the state of Oklahoma. He was instrumental in the creation of this state and was then also elected the first governor of the new state. He prevailed against the Republican Frank Frantz , the last governor of the Oklahoma Territory, with 53:43 percent of the vote.

Governor of Oklahoma

Haskell took up his new office on November 16, 1907. During his tenure in Oklahoma, a functioning administration and government had to be built up. It was then that the first labor laws as well as a banking and tax law came into being. The state capital was relocated from Guthrie to Oklahoma City. In federal politics he was in opposition to President Theodore Roosevelt . Due to a constitutional clause, he could not complete two consecutive terms and therefore had to resign on January 9, 1911.

Another résumé

Even after he left the governor's office, Haskell remained politically active. In 1908 he was elected treasurer of the Democratic Party. He attended the Democratic National Convention in 1908 and supported William Jennings Bryan . Also in 1920, 1928 and 1932 he was a delegate at the federal party congresses. In 1912, his attempt to be elected to the US Senate failed in the primary elections. Haskell also worked in the oil business in the years following his governorship until his death in 1933. Charles Haskell was married twice and had three children in total.

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SURNAME	Haskell, Charles N.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Haskell, Charles Nathaniel (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American entrepreneur and politician
DATE OF BIRTH	March 13, 1860
PLACE OF BIRTH	Leipsic , Ohio
DATE OF DEATH	July 5, 1933
Place of death	Oklahoma City , Oklahoma