Charles E. Townsend

Charles Elroy Townsend (August 15, 1856  August 3, 1924) was an American lawyer who served as both a U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan. He served in the United States Congress from 1903 to 1923.

Charles E. Townsend
United States Senator
from Michigan
In office
March 4, 1911  March 3, 1923
Preceded byJulius C. Burrows
Succeeded byWoodbridge N. Ferris
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1903  March 3, 1911
Preceded byHenry C. Smith
Succeeded byWilliam Wedemeyer
Personal details
Born(1856-08-15)August 15, 1856
Concord, Michigan
DiedAugust 3, 1924(1924-08-03) (aged 67)
Jackson, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Michigan
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