Charles C. Stratton

Charles Creighton Stratton (March 6, 1796 – March 30, 1859) was a politician from New Jersey who served in the United States House of Representatives and was later the 15th governor of New Jersey.

Charles Creighton Stratton
15th Governor of New Jersey
In office
January 21, 1845  January 18, 1848
Preceded byDaniel Haines
Succeeded byDaniel Haines
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1841  March 3, 1843
Preceded byDaniel B. Ryall
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
In office
March 4, 1837  March 3, 1839
Preceded byFerdinand S. Schenck
Succeeded byDaniel B. Ryall
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly
In office
1821
1823
1829
Personal details
Born(1796-03-06)March 6, 1796
Swedesboro, New Jersey, US
DiedMarch 30, 1859(1859-03-30) (aged 63)
Swedesboro, New Jersey, US
Political partyWhig
SpouseSarah Taggart
EducationRutgers College
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