Charles Downing
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| Born | Charles W. Downing, Jr. |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Charles Downing (died October 24, 1841) was a 19th-century American lawyer who served as a
U.S. House of Representatives for two terms from the Florida Territory
from 1837 to 1841.
Biography
He was born in Virginia, although it is unknown when. In his life, Downing studied law, and after being admitted to The Florida Bar, he practiced in St. Augustine, Florida.
Political career
Initially, a member of the
Twenty-sixth United States Congress
, and his term ended on March 3, 1841.
Death
In 1841 Charles Downing died in St. Augustine, Florida.
His son,
Charles W. Downing, Jr., was Secretary of State of Florida
.
References
- ^ The Madisonian Newspaper, Washington DC, Saturday Nov. 6, 1841, page 2
Sources
- United States Congress. "Charles Downing (id: D000472)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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