Charles Wesley Pitman
Charles Wesley Pitman (* in New Jersey , † 8. June 1871 in Pottsville , Pennsylvania ) was an American politician . Between 1849 and 1851 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
The date and place of birth of Charles Pitman are unknown. Since he graduated from Dickinson College in Carlisle , Pennsylvania in 1838 , it can be assumed that he was born in the 19th century. In 1838 he moved to Pottsville, where he directed the local boys' school ( Pottsville Academy ). Politically, he joined the Whig Party .
In the congressional elections of 1848 Pitman was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 14th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded George Nicholas Eckert on March 4, 1849 . Until March 3, 1851 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . This was determined by the discussions about the question of slavery and the compromise of 1850 .
After the dissolution of the Whigs in the mid-1850s, Pitman joined the then newly formed Republican Party . At that time he was working in the wood industry. Since January 1871 he was sheriff in Schuylkill County . He held this post in Pottsville until his death on June 8, 1871.
Web links
- Charles Wesley Pitman in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| George Nicholas Eckert |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (14th constituency) March 4, 1849 - March 3, 1851 |
Thomas Marshal Bibighaus |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pitman, Charles Wesley |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pitman, Charles W. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 19th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New Jersey |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 8, 1871 |
| Place of death | Pottsville , Pennsylvania |