Charles Carnan Ridgely

Charles Carnan Ridgely (born December 6, 1760 in Baltimore County , Province of Maryland , † July 17, 1829 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the state of Maryland from 1816 to 1819 .

Career

After the early death of his parents, Charles Ridgely was raised by his uncle of the same name. He enjoyed a private school education, after which he embarked on a political career. He was a member of the Maryland House of Representatives between 1790 and 1795 and a member of the Maryland Senate from 1796 to 1800 . Ridgely was also a member of the state militia.

In 1815 he was elected by the legislature as the new governor of his state as a candidate for the Federalist Party . After two re-elections, he was able to exercise this office between January 2, 1816 and January 8, 1819. During this time, the state of Maryland took off. The infrastructure was expanded. New roads and bridges as well as many public buildings were built. Two forts were ceded to the federal government. In return, the federal government reimbursed a portion of the cost of the 1812 war advanced by the State of Maryland.

After the end of his governorship, Ridgely withdrew from politics. He devoted himself to his private interests, which now also included a large estate and an ironworks. Charles Ridgley died in July 1829. He had 13 children with his wife Priscilla Dorsey. Charles Ridely was also the father-in-law of George Howard , who was governor of Maryland between 1831 and 1833.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Ridgely, Charles Carnan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	December 6, 1760
PLACE OF BIRTH	Baltimore County , Maryland
DATE OF DEATH	July 17, 1829
Place of death	Baltimore County , Maryland