C. E. Lum

Charles E. Lum (July 4, 1852 – April 28, 1941) was an American politician in the state of Washington. A Mississippi River Pilot, Lum moved to Yakima, Washington in 1884, where he was primarily involved in construction, being credited at time of his death with having "built most the early bridges in Yakima County", though for a period he served as deputy sheriff of Yakima County. From 1913 he served in the Washington House of Representatives. During his time in politics he secured the first appropriation for the Naches Pass highway (Washington State Route 168). At the time of his death he was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows and the Masonic Lodge.

C. E. Lum
Lum in 1913
Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 20th district
In office
1913–1917
Personal details
Born(1852-07-04)July 4, 1852
Derby, Connecticut, United States
DiedApril 28, 1941(1941-04-28) (aged 88)
Yakima, Washington, United States
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Adell Colwell
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(m. 1873; died 1939)​
Children5 Children
  • Charles Edward Jr.
  • Burton
  • Howard C.
  • Morris
  • "Mrs. George Clark"

He was said to always carry a small American flag.[1][2]

References
  1. http://leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/MembersOfLeg2011.pdf
  2. "House Journal of the Legislature of the State of Washington". 1941.


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