Charles C. B. Walker

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Charles Christopher Brainerd Walker (June 27, 1824 - January 26, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Drewsville, near Keene, New Hampshire, Walker completed preparatory studies. He moved to Corning, New York, in 1848. Postmaster of Corning 1856-1860. He was a contractor and also engaged in the hardware and lumber business. During the Civil War served as brigade quartermaster with the rank of captain in the New York State Militia. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions at Charleston in 1860 and at Baltimore in 1872.

Walker was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1877). He resumed former business activities. He served as member of the board of control of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station from June 10, 1885, until his death in Corning, New York, January 26, 1888. He was interred in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, New York.

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• Charles C. B. Walker at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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• Charles C. B. Walker at Find A Grave