Charles H. Akers
Charles H. Akers | |
|---|---|
| 11th Secretary of Arizona Territory | |
| In office July 1, 1897 – June 1901 | |
| Nominated by | William McKinley |
| Preceded by | Charles Morelle Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Isaac T. Stoddard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1857 Millersburg, Iowa |
| Died | April 14, 1924 (aged 66) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Resting place | Greenwood Memorial Park Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican/Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Emily Herndon Philpot
(m. 1889; d. 1889)Jennie Bryan (m. 1891) |
Charles Henry Akers (September 21, 1857 – April 14, 1924) was an American politician and businessman. Politically, he began as a Republican and served as Secretary of Arizona Territory as well as a delegate to several national conventions. Akers switch to the Democratic party after leaving office. His later business interests included being publisher of the Arizona Gazette.