Charles R. Mabey | |
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5th Governor of Utah | |
In office January 3, 1921 – January 5, 1925 |
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Preceded by | Simon Bamberger |
Succeeded by | George Dern |
Member of the Utah House of Representatives | |
In office 1913–1915 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Charles Rendell Mabey October 4, 1877 Bountiful, Utah Territory |
Died | April 26, 1959 Bountiful, Utah |
(aged 81)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Afton Rampton |
Children | 4 |
Profession | Politician Religious Leader |
Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) |
Charles Rendell Mabey (October 4, 1877 – April 26, 1959) was an American politician and the fifth Governor of Utah. He served as governor from 1921 to 1925. He was a Republican. He was also the last Utah governor to serve just one term
Mabey was born in Bountiful in the Utah Territory. He served in the United States army during the Spanish American War.
From 1900–1903, Mabey served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) in Germany.
Mabey was a banker by trade. He was a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 1913 to 1915 and served again on active duty in the Utah Field Artillery during World War I.
From 1925 to 1935, Mabey served as a member of the General Board of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association of the LDS Church.
Mabey fathered 4 children, all of them boys: Rendell, Charles, Robert, and Edward.