Charles V. Fornes

James Charles V. Fornes
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district
In office March 4, 1907 – January 3, 1913
Preceded by	William Randolph Hearst
Succeeded by	Daniel J. Riordan
Personal details
Born	(1844-01-22)January 22, 1844 Williamsville, New York
Died	May 22, 1929(1929-05-22) (aged 85) Buffalo, New York
Resting place	United French and German Roman Catholic Cemetery
Political party	Democratic Party
Residence(s)	Buffalo, New York
Alma mater	Union Academy
Occupation	Educator

Charles Vincent Fornes (January 22, 1844 – May 22, 1929) was an American educator and politician who served three terms as a United States representative from New York from 1907 to 1913.

Early life and career

Born on a farm near Williamsville, Erie County, he attended the public schools, and was graduated from Union Academy (in Lockport) in 1864.

He moved to Buffalo in 1866, taught school in a district school, and then served as principal of a Buffalo public school for three years. He was employed as a clerk for a wholesale woolen merchant in Buffalo and later established a similar business for himself. In 1877 he moved to New York City and engaged in business as an importer and jobber of woolens.

He was president of the board of aldermen of New York City from 1902 to 1907, and was trustee and director of several banks and corporations.

Congress

Fornes was elected as a Democrat to the 60th, 61st, and 62nd sessions of Congress, holding office from March 4, 1907 to March 3, 1913. He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1912.

Later career and death

He resumed his former business pursuits in New York City. He retired from active business in 1926 and returned to Buffalo, where he died in 1929; interment was in United German and French Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pine Hill, Buffalo.

References

• United States Congress. "Charles V. Fornes (id: F000277)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Charles V. Fornes at Find a Grave

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William R. Hearst	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th congressional district 1907–1913	Succeeded by Daniel J. Riordan