Charles E. Laughton

For the English actor, see Charles Laughton.
Charles E. Laughton
1st Lieutenant Governor of Washington
In office
November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893
Governor Elisha P. Ferry
Preceded by None
Succeeded by F.H. Luce
5th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
In office
January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887
Governor Jewett W. Adams
Preceded by Jewett W. Adams
Succeeded by Henry C. Davis
Personal details
Born (1846-06-04)June 4, 1846
Penobscot County, Maine, U.S.
Died March 16, 1895(1895-03-16) (aged 48)
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
Political party Republican

Charles E. Laughton (June 4, 1846 – March 16, 1895) was an American politician and attorney from Washington and Nevada.

He was elected as a territorial representative for Stevens, Okanogan, and Spokane counties in 1888, before Washington Territory became a state.[1] Laughton served as the first Lieutenant Governor of Washington and fifth Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Republican Party.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Charles E. Laughton". HistoryMakers Biographical Database. Washington Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  2. ↑ "Lieutenant Governors of the state of Washington". State of Washington. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
Jewett W. Adams
Lieutenant Governor of Nevada
January 1, 1883 – January 3, 1887
Succeeded by
Henry C. Davis
Preceded by
office established
Lieutenant Governor of Washington
November 11, 1889 – January 9, 1893
Succeeded by
F.H. Luce


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