Charles Anderson (mayor)

Charles Anderson
8th Mayor of Murray, Utah
In office
January 1, 1920 – January 1, 1923
Preceded by Norman Erekson
Succeeded by Isaac Lester
Personal details
Born November 18, 1875
Fredrikstad, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Died October 11, 1949(1949-10-11) (aged 73)
Murray, Utah
Spouse(s) Ida Brown
Children 4
Residence Murray, Utah
Religion The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

Charles Anderson was mayor of Murray, Utah from 1920–1923.[1] He was born in Fredrikstad, Norway November 18, 1875 to Julius and Elizabeth Erickson Anderson. Charles Anderson pursued a public school education supplemented by courses in the International Correspondence Schools in electric lighting and power. From the age of eighteen years he was employed at the American Smelting & Refining Company (ASARCO) smelter in Murray.[2]

Mr Anderson was a past grand master of the Murray Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was also deputy grand master for his district. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was an officer of the fire department.[2]

He was a socialist with labor views. During his term, he was noted for opposing the Utah State Senate’s bill to reclassify cities.[3] He ran for re-election in 1927 but was defeated.[4]

References

  1. ^ "History of Murray City > Past Mayors". City government of Murray, Utah. http://www.murray.utah.gov/index.aspx?NID=375. Retrieved 13 April 2010. 
  2. ^ a b Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewing; Utah since statehood, historical and biographical, Volume 4. The S. J. Clarke publishing company, 1920.
  3. ^ Murray Opposed To Reclassification Measure Pending. The Deseret News January 24, 1921
  4. ^ To Murray Eagle Voters and Taxpayers of Murray City. Murray Eagle November 3, 1927.