Charles Johnston (representative)

For other people named Charles Johnston, see Charles Johnston (disambiguation).

Charles Johnston (February 14, 1793 – September 1, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Charles Johnston
Born	(1793-02-14)February 14, 1793 Salisbury, Connecticut, US
Died	September 1, 1845(1845-09-01) (aged 52)
Education	Common schools, law
Office	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Political party	Whig

Johnston was born in Salisbury, Connecticut, and attended the common schools. He moved to Poughkeepsie, New York, He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Poughkeepsie.

Johnston was elected as a Whig to the 26th Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1840 to the 27th Congress.

After leaving Congress, Johnston resumed practicing law.

He died in Poughkeepsie on September 1, 1845. He was originally interred in the burying ground of Christ Episcopal Church. In 1861 he was reburied at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

• United States Congress. "Charles Johnston (id: J000184)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Obadiah Titus	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 5th congressional district 1839–1841	Succeeded by Richard D. Davis