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Representative Charles Wesley Vursell

Charles Wesley Vursell served as a representative for Illinois (1943-1959).

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Charles Wesley Vursell (born February 8, 1881) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. He represented Illinois’s 23rd congressional district and served as a federal legislator during the mid-twentieth century. His congressional career began on January 6, 1943, and continued until January 3, 1959, spanning eight consecutive terms in the House.

During his tenure, Vursell served as a Representative for Illinois under the Republican Party label, participating in the legislative work of Congress over a period that covered World War II and the postwar era. Identified in congressional records by the biographical guide ID V000125, he is recognized as a historical member of Congress who concluded his service in 1959. At the time of this record, he is listed as a former officeholder, with no additional committee assignments, contact details, or other roles specified in the available metadata.