Charles A. Floyd

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Charles Albert Floyd (1791 - February 20, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Smithtown, New York, Floyd attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. County clerk in 1820 and 1821. He studied law, and he was admitted to the bar and practiced. He served as district attorney in 1830 and served as member of the State assembly in 1836 and 1838. He served as president of the board of trustees of Huntington 1837-1840.

Floyd was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841-March 3, 1843). County judge of Suffolk County 1843-1865. Supervisor of the town of Huntington 1843-1865. He resumed agricultural pursuits. He died in Commack, Long Island, New York, February 20, 1873. He was interred in the Methodist Church Cemetery.

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• Charles A. Floyd at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

Preceded by Thomas B. Jackson

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1841-1843

Succeeded by Selah B. Strong