Charles T. Trowbridge

Charles Tyler Trowbridge (January 10, 1835 – December 24, 1907) was an American politician from New York. He was the first organizer and commander of black soldiers in the American Civil War.

Charles T. Trowbridge
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office
1879
ConstituencyKings County, 4th District
Personal details
Born
Charles Tyler Trowbridge

(1835-01-10)January 10, 1835
Morris Plains, New Jersey
DiedDecember 24, 1907(1907-12-24) (aged 72)
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Emeline Haviland Jackson
(m. 1857; died 1858)
    Jane Pooler Martin
    (m. 1861)
    OccupationPolitician, military officer
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