Bio of FOX, Charles E. (b.1864), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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CHARLES E. FOX - Vol III, pg 434-437
Charles E. Fox, a highly respected business man and one of the pioneers in the
undertaking business in Minneapolis, is one of the few men now living in this
city who have seen it grow from a mere village to a thriving metropolis. He was
born in Minneapolis, on February 12-Lincoln's birthday-1864, before the great
president had ceased his labors for his country. His parents, Charles B. and Ann
(Fitzsimmons) Fox, were natives of Ireland, but came to the United States in
early life and in this country were married. In the schools of his native city
Charles E. Fox obtained a good general education, following which he learned the
trade of an iron moulder. He shortly gave up this occupation, however, to engage
in the undertaking business, with which he has been associated ever since, now
being one of the oldest men in the business in Minneapolis. In 1890, in
partnership with a Mr. O'Brien, he established the house of Fox & O'Brien, which
existed for eight years, then, in 1898, was changed to Fox & Long. His second
partner and associate in the work of the establishment, Mr. Long, died in 1911,
but for some time his heirs retained the interest in the firm. In March, 1922,
Mr. Fox purchased the Long interests and now conducts the business entirely
alone. His establishment, located at No. 13 Fifth street, Northeast, is one of
the finest in the city, tastily and elegantly appointed in every respect and
containing a chapel and a mortuary. One reason for the high standing of Mr.
Fox's firm in the community is no doubt due to the personal attention he gives
to all the details of his business, seeing himself that nothing for the comfort
and consolation of the people who call upon him for his assistance is neglected
or overlooked.
Mr. Fox married Miss Elizabeth Tracy of Minneapolis and they have two daughters,
Katherine and Florence. The latter daughter is now the wife of George Dunn and
resides in South Dakota.
In religious faith Mr. Fox adheres to the teachings of the Roman Catholic
church, belonging to St. Anthony's parish of Minneapolis and to St. Anthony's
Club. Politically he is an independent, with democratic sympathies, especially
as concerns matters of national policies. His interest in the commercial
expansion of his city is indicated by his membership in the East Side Commercial
Club, which is doing some good constructive work toward developing the east side
section of Minneapolis along business and civic lines. Fraternally he is
affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Ancient Order of
Hibernians. A lifelong resident of Minneapolis, Mr. Fox stands high in the
esteem of his fellow business men and associates, some of whom he has known
since boyhood and many of whom count the length of their friendship with him by
decades instead of by years.