Charles Anderson (governor)

Charles Anderson (June 1, 1814 – September 2, 1895) was first a Whig and later a Republican politician from Ohio. He served briefly as the 27th governor of Ohio.

Charles Anderson
27th Governor of Ohio
In office
August 29, 1865  January 8, 1866
Preceded byJohn Brough
Succeeded byJacob Dolson Cox
7th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
In office
January 11, 1864  August 29, 1865
GovernorJohn Brough
Preceded byBenjamin Stanton
Succeeded byAndrew McBurney
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the Montgomery & Warren Counties district
In office
December 2, 1844  December 6, 1846
Preceded byJoseph Barnett
Succeeded byJohn Hopkins
Personal details
Born(1814-06-01)June 1, 1814
Louisville, Kentucky
DiedSeptember 2, 1895(1895-09-02) (aged 81)
Kuttawa, Kentucky
Political partyRepublican
Whig
ChildrenSam Anderson
Alma materMiami University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service Union Army
Years of serviceAugust 9, 1862-February 21, 1863
Rank Colonel
Unit93rd Ohio Infantry
Battles/wars
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