Charles E. Dudley

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Charles Edward Dudley (May 23, 1780 - January 23, 1841) was a United States Senator from New York.

[edit] Birth and early life

Born in Johnston Hall, Staffordshire, England, Dudley emigrated to the United States with his mother and settled in Newport, Rhode Island in 1794. He entered a counting room as a clerk before moving to Albany, New York, where he engaged in the mercantile business.

[edit] Career in public service

Dudley became a member of the State senate 1820-1825. He was mayor of Albany, New York from 1821 to 1824 and then again from 1828 to 1829. Elected to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Martin Van Buren, Dudley served from January 15, 1829, to March 3, 1833.

On January 20, 1829, the The Anti-Masonic Enquirer of N.Y. stated that he was a Mason and master of a lodge.

After retiring, Dudley became interested in astronomical science. He died in Albany, New York and is interred in the Rural Cemetery.

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Preceded by Martin Van Buren

United States Senator (Class 1) from New York 1829–1833 Served alongside: Nathan Sanford, William L. Marcy, Silas Wright, Jr.

Succeeded by Nathaniel P. Tallmadge