Researching Charles Congdon
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 601 people with the Congdon surname? In that year Congdon was ranked number 2978 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Charles means "Man, strong" and is of German origin.
Records of Charles Congdon on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Charles Congdon and the Congdon Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 473 people with the Congdon surname in the UK? Congdon is now ranked number 3595 for popularity in the UK. |
Congdon Genealogy Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Congdon surname in the USA? Congdon is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Charles Congdon
Charles Congdon
Charles Willsie "Chuck" Congdon (November 12, 1909 – February 28, 1965) was an American professional golfer from the Pacific Northwest whose career spanned four decades: 1930s–1960s.
Congdon was the club professional at Tacoma Country and Golf Club from 1935 to 1965. During World War II, he worked as an aircraft plant inspector in Tacoma. Congdon was instrumental in forming the Pacific Northwest Section PGA and served three terms as president. He also served as a vice-president of the PGA of America from 1955–1957.
Congdon was the recipient of several honors. The Hudson Cup Matches are conducted by the Pacific Northwest Section of the PGA of America in cooperation with the Oregon and Washington State Golf Associations. The award given to the top amateur, the Charles Congdon Award, is named in his honor. The Pacific Northwest Section PGA elected him Golf Professional of the Year. He was inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame in 1981. He was inducted into the State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame in 1978.
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