Charles W. Fairbanks 1852 – 1918

Biography

Charles W. Fairbanks was born on May 11, 1852, in Unionville Center, beginning a life that would lead him to the highest levels of American politics. As an American politician of considerable prominence, Fairbanks rose through the ranks of public service to achieve one of the nation’s most distinguished offices.

From 1905 to 1909, Fairbanks served as Vice President of the United States, a position that represented the pinnacle of his political career. During these four years, he played an active role in the administration and contributed to the governance of the nation during a significant period in American history.

Fairbanks spent his final years in Indianapolis, where he lived until his death on June 4, 1918. He was laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery, also in Indianapolis, leaving behind a legacy of public service. His life spanned nearly seven decades of American growth and change, and his tenure as Vice President remains part of the nation’s political heritage.