Charles G. Atherton
Charles Gordon Atherton (July 4, 1804 – November 15, 1853) was an American politician and lawyer from New Hampshire. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1843. He was elected to the United States Senate from 1843 to 1849 and then again in 1853. He was a Democrat.
Charles Gordon Atherton | |
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| United States Senator from New Hampshire | |
| In office March 4, 1843–March 3, 1849 March 4, 1853–November 15, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Leonard Wilcox John P. Hale |
| Succeeded by | Moses Norris Jr. Jared W. Williams |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-large district | |
| In office (seat 1) March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Benning M. Bean |
| Succeeded by | Moses Norris Jr. |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
| In office 1830 | |
| In office 1833–1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 4, 1804 Amherst, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | November 15, 1853 (aged 49) Manchester, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ann Clark Atherton |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
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