Charles Johnston (representative)
Charles Johnston | |
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| Born | February 14, 1793 Salisbury, Connecticut, US |
| Died | September 1, 1845 (aged 52) |
| Education | Common schools, law |
| Office | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives |
| Political party | Whig |
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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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.
- 1793 births
- 1845 deaths
- New York (state) lawyers
- Burials at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
- People from Salisbury, Connecticut
- Politicians from Poughkeepsie, New York
- Whig Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
- 19th-century New York (state) politicians
- 19th-century American legislators
- 19th-century American lawyers