Charles K. Fletcher
Encyclopedia
Charles Kimball Fletcher (December 15, 1902–September 29, 1985) was a Republican politician
from San Diego, California
.
Fletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Ed Fletcher
and Mary C. Fletcher in San Diego and attended the public schools.
He graduated from Stanford University
in 1924,
and also attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, England
, in 1934.
After graduation, he went into the savings and loan business.
He founded Home Federal Savings and Loan in 1934.
Fletcher married and had at least one son, Charles K. "Kim", Jr., who later was chair of Home Federal.
During World War II
, Fletcher served as a lieutenant with the United States Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945.
Fletcher was elected to the 80th Congress, serving during 1947–1949.
He was the first native-born Representative from San Diego.
He lost his bid for reelection in 1948.
Fletcher was president and manager of the Home Federal Savings & Loan Association from 1934 until 1959 when he became chairman of the board of directors.
He was also served as a member of California Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services from 1955 to 1957.
Fletcher lived in San Diego until his death from cancer in 1985.
He was cremated and the ashes were scattered off the coast of Del Mar, California
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
from San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
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Fletcher was born 1902 to "Colonel" Ed Fletcher
Ed Fletcher
"Colonel" Ed Fletcher was a real estate developer and U.S. Republican and Democratic politician from San Diego, California.Fletcher was born 1872 in Littleton, Massachusetts, son of Charles Kimball Fletcher....
and Mary C. Fletcher in San Diego and attended the public schools.
He graduated from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1924,
and also attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, in 1934.
After graduation, he went into the savings and loan business.
He founded Home Federal Savings and Loan in 1934.
Fletcher married and had at least one son, Charles K. "Kim", Jr., who later was chair of Home Federal.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, Fletcher served as a lieutenant with the United States Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1945.
Fletcher was elected to the 80th Congress, serving during 1947–1949.
He was the first native-born Representative from San Diego.
He lost his bid for reelection in 1948.
Fletcher was president and manager of the Home Federal Savings & Loan Association from 1934 until 1959 when he became chairman of the board of directors.
He was also served as a member of California Commission on Correctional Facilities and Services from 1955 to 1957.
Fletcher lived in San Diego until his death from cancer in 1985.
He was cremated and the ashes were scattered off the coast of Del Mar, California
Del Mar, California
Del Mar is an upscale beach town in San Diego County, California. The population was 4,161 at the 2010 census, down from 4,389 at the 2000 census. The San Diego County Fair is hosted on the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Del Mar is Spanish for "of the sea" or "by the sea", because it is located...
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External links
- Bioguide (U.S. Congress)
- Biography of Father, Col. Ed Fletcher (San Diego Historical Society). Based on biography in Carl Heilbron's History of San Diego County (1936)