Charles Durkee

Charles H. Durkee (December 10, 1805 – January 14, 1870) was an American pioneer, Congressman, and United States Senator from Wisconsin. He was one of the founders of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and was a Governor of the Utah Territory in the last five years of his life.

Charles Durkee
6th Governor of Utah Territory
In office
September 30, 1865 – January 9, 1869
Preceded byJames Duane Doty
Succeeded byJohn Shaffer
United States Senator
from Wisconsin
In office
March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1861
Preceded byIsaac P. Walker
Succeeded byTimothy O. Howe
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853
Preceded byWilliam P. Lynde
Succeeded byDaniel Wells Jr.
Personal details
Born(1805-12-10)December 10, 1805
Royalton, Vermont
DiedJanuary 14, 1870(1870-01-14) (aged 64)
Omaha, Nebraska
Resting placeGreen Ridge Cemetery
Kenosha, Wisconsin
NationalityAmerican
Political party
Spouses
  • Catherine Putnam Dana
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    (m. 1836; died 1838)​
  • Caroline Lake
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    (m. 1840)​
Children
  • Harvey Durkee
  • (died 1858)
  • Charles Durkee Jr.
  • (b. 1843; died 1847)
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