Charles Christopher Sheats

Charles Christopher Sheats (born April 10, 1839 in Walker County , Alabama , † May 27, 1904 in Decatur , Morgan County , Alabama) was an American lawyer and politician ( Republican Party ).

Career

Charles Christopher Sheats attended community schools.

Sheats took part in the Secession Convention in 1860 , but refused to sign the Secession Decree there. He was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1861 until his expulsion in 1862 , which happened because of his adherence to the Union. Sheats was charged with treason and imprisoned, but no trial took place. He was only released after the American Civil War . Sheats ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the 39th US Congress in 1864 . He also took part in the Constituent Assembly in 1865 .

Sheats studied law , was admitted to the bar in 1867, and then began practicing in Decatur. Then he was appointed consul in Helsingør ( Denmark ) by US President Grant on May 31, 1869 , a position he held until his election to the US Congress . Sheats was elected to the 43rd US Congress . In his re-election attempt in 1874 in the 44th US Congress , however, he suffered a defeat. He served in the US House of Representatives from March 4, 1873 to March 3, 1875.

Sheats died in Decatur in 1904 and was buried in McKendree Cemetery .

Web links

• Charles Christopher Sheats in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• Charles Christopher Sheats in the database of Find a Grave (English)