Charles A. Eldredge

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Charles A. Eldredge
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 4th district
In office
March 1863 – March 1875
Succeeded by Alexander Mitchell
Born February 27, 1820
Bridport, Vermont
Died October 26, 1896
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Occupation Lawyer

Charles Augustus Eldredge (February 27, 1820 - October 26, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.

Born in Bridport, Vermont, Eldredge moved with his parents to Canton, St. Lawrence County, New York, in 1825. He attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1846 and commenced practice in Canton, New York. He moved to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1848 and continued the practice of his profession. He served as member of the State senate 1854-1856.

Eldredge was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth and to the five succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1863-March 3, 1875). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1874. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, October 26, 1896. He was interred in Rienzi Cemetery.

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Persondata
NAME Eldredge, Charles A.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION U.S. representative
DATE OF BIRTH February 27, 1820
PLACE OF BIRTH Bridport, Vermont, United States
DATE OF DEATH October 26, 1896
PLACE OF DEATH Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States