Charles Litchman

Charles Henry Litchman (April 8, 1849 – June 21, 1902) was an American politician and labor unionist.

He then founded a shoe factory with his brother, and in his spare time, studied the law.

He also joined the Knights of Labor, becoming head of its Massachusetts District Assembly, and in 1878 was elected as the national union's grand secretary.

[1][2] Litchman stood for the Massachusetts Legislature for the Republican Party unsuccessfully.

[1][2] In 1886, Litchman was elected to the renamed post of general secretary of the Knights of Labor.