Charles Manning Reed

Charles Manning Reed (born April 3, 1803 in Erie , Pennsylvania , † December 16, 1871 there ) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1845 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Charles Reed attended his home public schools and Washington College . After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1824; but he did not practice as a lawyer. Instead he worked with his father in his shipping company in Erie. They operated some steamers on the Great Lakes . In 1831, Reed became a colonel in the state militia. When he left this force, he had made it to the position of brigadier general. Politically, he became a member of the Whig Party . He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1837 and 1838 .

In the congressional elections of 1842 Reed was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 23rd constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Democrat William Jack on March 4, 1843 . Since he was not confirmed in 1844, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1845 . This period 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.

After his tenure in the US House of Representatives, Charles Reed continued his previous activities in Erie. He also worked in banking, railroad business and trade. He died on December 16, 1871 in Erie, where he was also buried.

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predecessor	Office	successor
William Jack	United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (23rd constituency) March 4, 1843 - March 3, 1845	James Thompson

personal data
SURNAME	Reed, Charles Manning
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	April 3, 1803
PLACE OF BIRTH	Erie , Pennsylvania
DATE OF DEATH	December 16, 1871
Place of death	Erie , Pennsylvania