C. M. Stoddard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Maricopa County district | |
| In office January 1921 – December 1922 | |
| Preceded by | C. C. Green |
| Succeeded by | H. C. Gilbert J. C. Phillips |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1886 Binghamton, New York |
| Died | January 4, 1943 (aged 56) Phoenix, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Ada Vansant 1910-1917 (divorced) Betty Howard 1919-1914 (his death) |
| Children | James (with Ada), Virginia (with Betty) |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Profession | Politician, businessman |
Celora Martin Stoddard was an American politician from Arizona. He served a single term in the Arizona State Senate during the 5th Arizona State Legislature, holding one of the two seats from Maricopa County.[1] He ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for governor in 1928. A World War I veteran, he helped establish the first American Legion post in Arizona in 1919, and became its first commander. He would later be selected the Legion's state commander, and also served a term as the national vice-commander of the organization. He was well known in the mining industry in Arizona.