Charles Townsend (Ohio politician)
Charles Townsend (1834-1900) was a Republican politician in the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, and was Ohio Secretary of State from 1881 to 1883.
Charles Townsend | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Ohio Secretary of State | |
| In office January 10, 1881 – January 8, 1883 | |
| Governor | Charles Foster |
| Preceded by | Milton Barnes |
| Succeeded by | James W. Newman |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Athens County district | |
| In office January 7, 1878 – January 9, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Grosvenor |
| Succeeded by | Charles L. Kurtz |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 2, 1888 – January 5, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin S. Welch |
| Succeeded by | V. C. Lowrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1834 Belmont County, Ohio |
| Died | January 12, 1900 (aged 65) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Margaret J. Allen |
| Children | three |
| Alma mater | Ohio University Cincinnati Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | August 10, 1861 -September 22, 1864 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 30th Ohio Infantry |
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