Charles H. Carroll

Charles Holker Carroll (born May 4, 1794 in Hagerstown , Maryland , †  June 8, 1865 in Groveland , New York ) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1847 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .

Career

In 1813, Charles Carroll graduated from St. Mary's College in Baltimore . He then moved to Livingston County, New York State. He studied law without practicing as a lawyer afterwards. Instead, he worked in agriculture and as a land agent in the real estate industry. In the years 1817, 1818, 1822, 1840 and 1848 he was the mayor ( supervisor ) of Groveland. From 1823 to 1829 he was a district judge. Carroll served in the New York Senate in 1827 and 1828 ; in 1836 he was a member of the State Assembly . Politically, he became a member of the Whig Party , founded in the 1830s .

In the congressional election of 1842 Carroll was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 29th  constituency of New York , where he succeeded Seth M. Gates on March 4, 1843 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1847 . The period up to 1845 was marked by tension between President John Tyler and the Whigs. In addition, a possible annexation of the Republic of Texas , which has been independent of Mexico since 1836, was already being discussed. These discussions led to the Mexican-American War in 1845 .

In 1846 Charles Carroll renounced another congressional candidacy. He then managed his large land holdings near Groveland. He became a member of the American Party in the 1850s . In the presidential election of 1856 he was one of their electors . He died on June 8, 1865 in Groveland.

Web links

• Charles H. Carroll in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

predecessor	Office	successor
Seth M. Gates	United States House of Representatives for New York (29th constituency) March 4, 1843 - March 4, 1847	Robert L. Rose