Robert M. Charlton
Robert Milledge Charlton | |
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mayor of Savannah, Georgia | |
| In office 1839–1841 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Hall McAllister |
| Succeeded by | William Thorne Williams |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1828 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1807 Savannah, Georgia |
| Died | January 18, 1854 (aged 46) Savannah, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
Robert Milledge Charlton (January 19, 1807 – January 18, 1854) was an American politician and jurist. He served as a Senator representing Georgia from 1852 to 1853.
Charlton was born in
He was appointed as a
In 1829 Robert Charlton married Margaret Shick. Charlton ward, Savannah and Charlton County, Georgia are named after him. Charlton died in Savannah on January 18, 1854, the day before his 47th birthday, and is buried in Laurel Grove Cemetery in that city.
He was also a slave owner. In 1830, he owned 3 slaves.[2][non-primary source needed] In 1840, he owned 14 slaves.[3][non-primary source needed] In 1850, he owned 13 slaves.[4][non-primary source needed]
References
- ^ A Standard History of Georgia and Georgians, Volume 6. Lewis Publishing Company. 1917. p. 3055.
- ^ 1830 United States Census, United States census, 1830; Oglethorpe Ward, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia;. Retrieved on 6 March 2016.
- ^ 1840 United States Census, United States census, 1840; Savannah, Chatham, Georgia;. Retrieved on 6 March 2016.
- ^ "1850 United States Census, Slave Schedules", United States census, 1850; District 13, Chatham, Georgia;. Retrieved on 6 March 2016.
External links
- United States Congress. "Robert M. Charlton (id: C000324)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Chatham County GaArchives Biographies.....Charlton, Robert Milledge 1807 - 1854
- Camden County, Georgia history
- Live Oak Public Library list of mayors of Savannah, Georgia
- Poems by Robert M. Charlton, and Thomas J. Charlton, M.D.; with an appendix, containing the Eulogy on Doctor Cumming, and a Historical Lecture on Sergeant Jasper by Robert M. Charlton
- Letter, 1837 Apr. 17, Darien, Georgia to Governor William Schley, Milledgeville, Georgia, / Robert M. Charlton
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