Charles Finley (politician)

Charles Finley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 11th district
In office
February 15, 1930 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by John M. Robsion
Succeeded by District abolished
53rd and 55th Secretary of State of Kentucky
In office
January 1, 1896 – December 10, 1899
December 12, 1899 – December 29, 1899
Governor William O'Connell Bradley
Preceded by John W. Headley
John W. Headley
Succeeded by John W. Headley
Caleb Powers
Personal details
Born March 26, 1865(1865-03-26)
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Died March 18, 1941(1941-03-18) (aged 75)
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Resting place Highland Cemetery
Political party Republican
Relations Son of Hugh Franklin Finley
Alma mater Milligan College
Profession Coal mine operator, banker, and publisher

Charles Finley (March 26, 1865 - March 18, 1941) was a United States Representative from Kentucky and son of Hugh Franklin Finley. He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky were he attended the common and subscription schools. Later, he attended Milligan College. He engaged in business as a coal operator, banker, and publisher.

Finley was a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives 1894-1896 and a delegate to the Republican state convention in 1895. He served as Secretary of State of Kentucky 1896-1900 and was chairman of the Republican executive committee of the Eleventh Kentucky Congressional District 1912-1928. He was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-first Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John M. Robsion and was reelected to the Seventy-second Congress and served from February 15, 1930, to March 3, 1933. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1932. After leaving Congress, he retired from business activities before dying in Williamsburg, Kentucky in 1941. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Williamsburg, Kentucky.

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