Charles Andrews (Maine politician)
American politician (1814–1852)
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Charles Andrews (February 11, 1814 – April 30, 1852) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Paris, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on February 11, 1814. He attended the district school and graduated from Hebron Academy.
Charles Andrews | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – April 30, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Rufus K. Goodenow |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Reed |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1839–1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1814 Paris, Massachusetts (now Maine) |
| Died | April 30, 1852 (aged 38) |
| Resting place | Hillside Cemetery |
He studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1837. He commenced practice in Turner, Maine before returning to Paris. He was elected as a member of the Maine House of Representatives 1839–1843, serving as speaker in 1842. He became clerk of the courts for Oxford County, Maine on January 1, 1845, serving three years. He was elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore in 1848.
He was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second Congress and served from March 4, 1851, until his death in Paris on April 30, 1852. Interment is in Hillside Cemetery.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "Charles Andrews (id: A000243)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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