Charles W. Woodman

Charles W. Woodman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897
Preceded by Julius Goldzier
Succeeded by Daniel W. Mills
Personal details
Born (1844-03-11)March 11, 1844
Aalborg, Denmark
Died March 18, 1898(1898-03-18) (aged 54)
Elgin, Illinois
Political party Republican
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Union
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service 1863 – 1865
Battles/wars American Civil War

Charles Walhart Woodman (March 11, 1844 – March 18, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Woodman was born in Aalborg, Denmark and was educated in the schools of his native country. In 1863 Woodman emigrated to the United States arriving in Philadelphia and immediately enlisted in the Gulf Squadron of the United States Navy. He moved to Chicago in 1865, graduating from the law department of Chicago University in 1871. He was admitted to the Illinois bar the same year and commenced practice in Chicago. He was appointed prosecuting attorney of the lower courts in 1877 and Justice of the Peace by the judges of Cook County in 1881.

Woodman was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1895 - March 3, 1897). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 to the Fifty-fifth Congress. He engaged in the practice of his profession until his death. He died in Elgin, Illinois, March 18, 1898. He was interred in Rosehill Cemetery in Chicago.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Julius Goldzier		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 4th congressional district
1895-1897 		Succeeded by
Daniel W. Mills

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