C. A. Ingram

C. A. Ingram
44th Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 11, 1911 – January 6, 1913
Preceded by	Levi H. Bancroft
Succeeded by	Merlin Hull
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Buffalo–Pepin district
In office January 7, 1907 – January 6, 1913
Preceded by	Fred J. Bohri
Succeeded by	James Allison
Personal details
Born	(1867-03-19)March 19, 1867 Waubeek, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	December 9, 1937(1937-12-09) (aged 70) Durand, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Durand, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Irmina Lloyd ​ (m. 1890⁠–⁠1937)​
Children	4
Education	University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Wisconsin Law School
Profession	Lawyer

Charles Adain Ingram (March 19, 1867 – December 9, 1937) was an American lawyer and progressive Republican politician from Pepin County, Wisconsin. He served as the 44th speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly, and represented Buffalo and Pepin counties in the Assembly for three terms.

Biography

Born in Waubeek, Wisconsin, Ingram graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and then taught school. Ingram then graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School and then practiced law and was in the publication business. Ingram was district attorney of Pepin County, Wisconsin, and then served in the Wisconsin State Assembly 1907-1913 as a Progressive Republican and served as speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly in the 1911 session. He then went back to his law firm and publication business.[1][2]

He died in Durand, Wisconsin, on December 9, 1937.[3]

References

1. American Legislative Leaders in the Midwest 1911-1994, Nancy Walters Sharp and James Roger Sharp, Greenwood Publishing Group: 1997, pg. 138-139
2. Wisconsin Blue Book 1907, Biographical Sketch of C.A, Ingram, pg. 1139
3. "C. A. Ingram Dies Suddenly at Age of 70". Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. Durand, Wisconsin. December 20, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved June 30, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Fred J. Bohri	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Buffalo–Pepin district January 7, 1907 – January 6, 1913	Succeeded by James Allison
Preceded by Levi H. Bancroft	Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly January 11, 1911 – January 6, 1913	Succeeded by Merlin Hull