Charles Manly Stedman
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Charles Manly Stedman (January 29, 1841 – September 23, 1930) was a politician and lawyer from North Carolina. He served ten terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1911 to 1930 and was the last veteran of either side of the Civil War to hold a seat in Congress.
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Charles M. Stedman | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1911 – September 23, 1930 | |
Preceded by | John M. Morehead |
Succeeded by | Franklin W. Hancock Jr. |
5th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 21, 1885 – January 17, 1889 | |
Governor | Alfred M. Scales |
Preceded by | James L. Robinson |
Succeeded by | Thomas M. Holt |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Manly Stedman (1841-01-29)January 29, 1841 Pittsboro, North Carolina |
Died | September 23, 1930(1930-09-23) (aged 89) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Catherine Defosset Wright |
Alma mater | University of North Carolina |
Occupation | Lawyer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 1st (Bethel) North Carolina Infantry 44th North Carolina Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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