Charles Tatgenhorst, Jr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on August 19, 1883. He attended the local public schools and later Cincinnati Law School and was admitted to the bar after graduation in 1910. From 1914-1919, Tatgenhorst worked as the assistant city solicitor for Cincinnati. In 1919, Tatgenhorst moved to Cleves, Ohio, where he continued to practice law.

In 1927, Tatgenhorst won a special Congressional election to fill the 2nd District's vacant House seat caused by Ambrose Stephens' death. He was not a candidate for nomination in the 1928 elections and instead returned to practicing law in Cincinnati.

In 1936, Tatgenhorst was elected judge of the court of appeals for the first appellate district of Ohio and served in that position until February 8, 1937. From 1938 to 1942 he worked as the Ohio State bar examiner. In January of 1941, Tatgenhorst became a member of the Ohio State Banking Board. He involved himself in business by becoming the director of Cincinnati Street Railway Co. and also director of Sullivan Electric Co.

On August 19, 1914, Tatgenhorst married Clara Strebel. They were members of the Methodist church. Tatgenhorst was also a member of the Freemasons and of Phi Alpha Delta. Tatgenhorst died in Cincinnati on January 13, 1961, and was buried in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Sources:
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Political Graveyard, Index to Politicians

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