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Charles Johnston (representative)

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Charles Johnston
Born(1793-02-14)February 14, 1793
Salisbury, Connecticut, US
DiedSeptember 1, 1845(1845-09-01) (aged 52)
EducationCommon schools, law
OfficeMember of the U.S. House of Representatives
Political partyWhig

Charles Johnston (February 14, 1793 – September 1, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Johnston was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, and attended the common schools. He moved to Poughkeepsie, New York, He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Poughkeepsie.

Johnston was elected as a Whig to the 26th Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1840 to the 27th Congress.

After leaving Congress, Johnston resumed practicing law.

He died in Poughkeepsie on September 1, 1845. He was originally interred in the burying ground of Christ Episcopal Church. In 1861 he was reburied at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

  • United States Congress. "Charles Johnston (id: J000184)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 5th congressional district

1839–1841
Succeeded by