Charles Christopher Catron (September 30, 1879 – November 8, 1951)"Charles C. Catron Dies at Santa Fe", Albuquerque Journal (November 10, 1951), p. 3. was an American lawyer, politician, and judge who served as a justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court from March 15, 1929 to December 31, 1930. He was not nominated for reelection.
Early life, education, and career Although his family resided in the Territory of New Mexico, Catron was born in New Haven, Connecticut. His father, Thomas B. Catron, became a territorial delegate, and was the first United States Senator from New Mexico following statehood in 1912. Catron was educated in the United States and abroad, receiving a Ph.B. from the University of Chicago in 1902, and gained admission to the bar in New Mexico bar in 1903. Catron served in the first New Mexico Legislature in 1912.
Judicial service On March 15, 1929, Catron and John F. Simms Sr. were appointed by Governor Richard C. Dillon to two newly-created seats on the state supreme court."Governor Appoints Judges", Cavern City Chronicle (March 17, 1929), p. 1. Catron was speculated to be a candidate for re-election in 1930."Big Problems for G.O.P. Are Governor and Congressman", Albuquerque Journal (September 21, 1930), p. 2. Despite his comparatively short service, the seat first held by Catron was thereafter called "The Catron Seat".
Personal life and death On April 10, 1907, Catron married Isabella Justina Christensen, in Los Angeles, California."Mrs. Isabelle Catron Dies at Santa Fe", The Albuquerque Tribune (March 13, 1961), p. 2. They had one daughter, Suzanna, and one son, Jack.
Catron died at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 72. Funeral services were held in Santa Fe the following day.
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