Charles Henderson (politician, 1860)

Charles Henderson

Charles Henderson (born April 26, 1860 in Pike County , Alabama , † January 7, 1937 in Troy , Alabama) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and governor of Alabama .

Early years and political advancement

He went to the schools in Troy and then to Howard College in Marion , but he left this when his father died. Henderson became a respected businessman who was busy in civil, political, and business circles. Some of these positions were: Inspector General of Governor Samford's Staff, Adjutant to Governor Jelk's Staff, Mayor of Troy for 13 years, and Director of Standard Chemical and Oil Co. , Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Troy, and Troy Compress Company . Henderson was elected President of the Alabama Railroad Commission in 1906, re-elected in 1908, and served in that office until 1912. He was also one of the founders and administrators of Troy State Normal College .

Governor of Alabama

He was elected Governor of Alabama on November 3, 1914 and sworn in on January 18, 1915. During his tenure, Parliament passed a tax revision bill, a pre-election bill, and a prohibition bill that kept Alabama dry between 1915 and 1933. The State Child Welfare Department was formed, the State Board of Purchase established, and a Workmen's Compensation Measure has been established. It also improved the state prison system, adopted educational reforms, and established the Insurance Department in 1916, making it one of the government's most prosperous financial agencies. Henderson also helped Alabama mobilize resources for the war effort during World War I.

Another résumé

He left office on January 20, 1919 and returned to business in Troy. Henderson died on January 7, 1937 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery , Troy. He was married to Laura Montgomery.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• Charles Henderson in the National Governors Association (English)
• Charles Henderson in the database of Find a Grave (English)