Charles Downing
For the pomologist, see Charles Downing (pomologist). For the Secretary of State of Florida, see Charles W. Downing, Jr..
| Charles Downing | |
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Florida Territory | |
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In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph M. White |
| Succeeded by | David Levy Yulee |
| Member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida from Mosquito County | |
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In office 1835–1838 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Brockenbrough |
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| Born | Virginia |
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1845 St. Augustine, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Charles W. Downing, Jr. |
| Occupation | lawyer |
Charles Downing (died 1845) was a Delegate to the US House of Representatives from the Florida Territory. He was born in Virginia, although it is unknown when. In his life, Downing studied law, and after being admitted to The Florida Bar, practiced in St. Augustine, Florida. Initially a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, Downing was elected to the Twenty-fifth United States Congress, and took office on March 4, 1837. Two years later, he was re-elected to the Twenty-sixth United States Congress, and his term ended on March 3, 1841. Charles Downing died St. Augustine, Florida.
His son, Charles W. Downing, Jr., was Secretary of State of Florida.
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| Preceded by Joseph M. White |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida Territory March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841 |
Succeeded by David Levy Yulee |
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