Charles Bendheim
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Charles Bendheim | |
|---|---|
 Bendheim in 1891 | |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Alexandria City and Alexandria | |
| In office December 2, 1891 – December 4, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Hume |
| Succeeded by | William H. May |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1866 |
| Died | April 30, 1934 (aged 67) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Edith Schwarz (m. 1904) |
| Children | Leroy |
| Alma mater | Columbian College |
Charles Bendheim (May 15, 1866 – April 30, 1934) was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1891 to 1894.
Charles Bendheim was born to Leopold Bendheim.[1] He attended St. John's Military College. He graduated from Columbian College with a degree in law in 1886.[2]
Career
Bendheim served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Alexandria City and Alexandria County, from 1891 to 1894.[3] In 1903, Bendheim served as chairman of Alexandria City Democratic Committee.[1]
Bendheim served as assistant United States district attorney for Washington, D.C., from 1915 to 1916. He was a member of Alexandria City Council from 1916 to 1918. He worked as a clerk for the corporation and circuit courts of Alexandria.[2] For 16 years, Bendheim worked as commissioner of conciliation for the United States Department of Labor.[2]
