Charles Sweetser
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Early life and education
Sweetser was born in Dummerston, Vermont, on January 22, 1808, to William Sweetser and Delight Pierce. In 1817, Sweetser and his parents moved to Delaware, Ohio, where he studied law.
Career
Sweetser was admitted to the bar in 1832; he commenced practice in Delaware, Ohio.
Congress
Sweetser served in the United States House of Representatives from 1849 to 1953, representing the 10th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 31st United States Congress and the 32nd United States Congress. While in the latter Congress, Sweetser served as chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures.
Sweetser's time in office began on March 4, 1849 and concluded on March 3, 1853. He was preceded by Daniel Duncan and succeeded by John L. Taylor.
Later career
Following his tenure in Congress, Sweetser resumed practicing law.
Personal life
In 1846, Sweetser married Ann Pamelia Ball, with whom he had two children.
Death and burial
Sweetser died of heart disease at the age of 56 in Delaware, Ohio, on April 14, 1864. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.[3]
References
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External links
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- Charles Sweetser at The Political Graveyard
- Charles Sweetser at Find a Grave
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- 1808 births
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- 19th-century American lawyers
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives from Ohio
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- People from Delaware, Ohio
- People from Dummerston, Vermont
- Burials at Oak Grove Cemetery, Delaware, Ohio
- 19th-century members of the United States House of Representatives