Summary
Charles Downing (died October 24, 1841) was a 19th Century American lawyer who served as a Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms from the Florida Territory from 1837 to 1841.
Charles Downing | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Florida Territory | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. White |
| Succeeded by | David Levy Yulee |
| Member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida from Mosquito County | |
| In office 1835–1838 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Brockenbrough |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Virginia |
| Died | Oct. 24, 1841[1] St. Augustine, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Charles W. Downing, Jr. |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Biography edit
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 edit
Initially, a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, Downing was then elected to the Twenty-fifth United States Congress, and took office on March 4, 1837. Two years later, he was re-elected to the Twenty-sixth United States Congress, and his term ended on March 3, 1841.
Death edit
In 1841, Charles Downing died in St. Augustine, Florida.
His son, Charles W. Downing, Jr., was Secretary of State of Florida.
References edit
- ^ The Madisonian Newspaper, Washington DC, Saturday Nov. 6, 1841, page 2
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "Charles Downing (id: D000472)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.