Charles Sweetser

Charles Sweetser (January 22, 1808 – April 14, 1864) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

For the American author, journalist and editor, see Charles H. Sweetser.
Charles Sweetser
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byDaniel Duncan
Succeeded byJohn L. Taylor
Personal details
Born(1808-01-22)January 22, 1808
Dummerston, Vermont
DiedApril 15, 1864(1864-04-15) (aged 56)
Delaware, Ohio
Resting placeOak Grove Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic

Born in Dummerston, Vermont, Sweetser moved with his parents to Delaware, Ohio, in 1817. He attended the public schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced practice in Delaware, Ohio.

Sweetser was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853). He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures (Thirty-second Congress). He resumed the practice of law. He died in Delaware, Ohio, April 14, 1864. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Sources
  • United States Congress. "Charles Sweetser (id: S001111)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Daniel Duncan		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 10th congressional district
1849-1853		 Succeeded by
John L. Taylor

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