Charles R. Nesbitt
- For the New York politician, see Charles H. Nesbitt.
| Charles Nesbitt | |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Secretary of Energy | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
|
| Governor | David Walters |
| Succeeded by | Carl Michael Smith |
| Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner | |
| In office 1969–1975 |
|
| Governor | Dewey F. Bartlett David Hall |
| 9th Attorney General of Oklahoma | |
| In office 1963–1967 |
|
| Governor | Henry Bellmon |
| Preceded by | Mac Q. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | G.T. Blankenship |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1921 Miami, Oklahoma |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Margot Nesbitt |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Charles R. Nesbitt (August 30, 1921 – July 25, 2007) was an Oklahoma attorney and politician. Nesbitt held several political positions in the Oklahoma state government, having served as the 9th Attorney General of Oklahoma (1963-1967), a member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (1969-1975), and as Oklahoma Secretary of Energy under Governor David Walters (1991-1995).
Biography
Nesbitt was born in Miami, Oklahoma, in 1921. His father was Charles, also an attorney, and his mother was Irma Wilhelmi Nesbitt. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1942, then left to serve in the army under General George S. Patton. Upon leaving the army, he enrolled in law school at Yale University and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 1947, shortly after working under a district judge Bower Broaddus. He soon after went into private practice and was also involved in politics. His wife, Margot, is a retired Episcopal priest formerly of St. Paul's Cathedral in Oklahoma City.[1]
Political office holdings
- Oklahoma Attorney General (Democrat) 1962-1967 [2]
- Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner 1968-1973
- Oklahoma Energy Secretary 1991-1995
Death
Charles Nesbitt died on July 5, 2007 at the age of 85. His wife, Margot, is still alive, healthy, and continues to serve at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Oklahoma City.[1]
Personal life
Nesbitt was married to his wife, Margot, with whom he had three children: Douglas Nesbitt, Nancy Nagle and Carolyn Gresham-Fiegel
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ex-state official, civic leader dies" Oklahoman, The (Oklahoma City, OK) - Saturday, July 7, 2007
- ↑ http://www.oag.state.ok.us/oagweb.nsf/allphotosbyUNID/04CA90D5AC59797C862572B90053D255?OpenDocument&Category=Previous%20Attorneys%20General
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| Preceded by | Attorney General of Oklahoma 1963–1967 |
Succeeded by G. T. Blankenship |
| Preceded by | Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner 1969–1975 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Under Governor David Walters 1991–1995 |
Succeeded by Carl Michael Smith |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Oklahoma 1962 |
Succeeded by |
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