William B. Charles

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William Barclay Charles (April 3, 1861 - November 25, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Charles attended private schools and high schools in Stirling and Glasgow, Scotland. He immigrated to the United States in 1884, and spent two years ranching in Texas and Mexico.

He settled in Amsterdam, New York, in 1886 and engaged in textile manufacturing. He served as member of the State assembly 1904-1906. He served as director of the Amsterdam First National Bank.

Charles was elected as a Republican to the Sixty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1915-March 3, 1917). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1916. Charles reengaged in the textile business until his retirement.

He died in Amsterdam, New York, November 25, 1950, and was interred in Green Hill Cemetery.

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