Charles Willaim Kingsley (December 12, 1860 – November 15, 1931) was a Scottish-American machinist, blacksmith and politician who served one term in the California State Assembly for the 65th district from 1913 to 1915.[1] He made history as the first Socialist elected to the California State Legislature.[2]
Charles W. Kingsley | |
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 Kingsley c. 1913 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 65th district | |
| In office January 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | David Wallace Mott |
| Succeeded by | Peter C. Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles William Kingsley December 12, 1860 Scotland, U.K. |
| Died | November 15, 1931 (aged 70) Baldwin Park, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Socialist |
| Spouse |
Lizzie Schneeberger (m. 1901) |
| Children |
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| Education | Common school |
| Occupation | Machinist, blacksmith |
Kingsley was born in Scotland in 1860, immigrating to California in 1888[3] and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1896.[4] In 1912, he was elected to the California State Assembly's 65th district, representing Los Angeles.[2] While in the Assembly, Kingsley sponsored legislation to establish a universal eight-hour workday.[5]
Kingsley married Lizzie Schneeberger, a Swiss native, in Los Angeles on July 3, 1901.[6] They had three sons, one of whom killed himself at 17.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Charles W. Kingsley". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ a b "California's Lone Socialist Assemblyman". The Sacramento Star. Sacramento. 9 November 1912. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "California Blue Book, 1911". California State Printing Office. p. 502. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "U.S., Naturalization Records, 1840-1957". Ancestry. 18 July 1896. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Universal eight-hour bill movement meets enthusiastic reception". Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. Los Angeles. 12 February 1913. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Marriage licenses". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. 3 July 1901. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
- ^ "Brother's ill health causes boy's suicide". Long Beach Telegram. Long Beach. 8 March 1923. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
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