Charles Sweetser (January 22, 1808 – April 14, 1864) was an American politician and lawyer who served two terms in the

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from 1849 to 1853, representing the 10th congressional district of

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as a

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Early life and education

Sweetser was born in

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, on January 22, 1808, to William Sweetser and Delight Pierce. In 1817, Sweetser and his parents moved to

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, where he studied law.

Career

Sweetser was

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in 1832; he commenced practice in Delaware, Ohio.

Congress

Sweetser served in the

from 1849 to 1953, representing the 10th congressional district of

as a

in the

and the

. While in the latter Congress, Sweetser served as chairman of the Committee on Public Expenditures. Sweetser's time in office began on March 4, 1849 and concluded on March 3, 1853. He was preceded by Daniel Duncan and succeeded by John L. Taylor.

Later career

Following his tenure in Congress, Sweetser resumed practicing law.

Personal life

In 1846, Sweetser married Ann Pamelia Ball, with whom he had two children.

Death and burial

Sweetser died of

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at the age of 56 in Delaware, Ohio, on April 14, 1864. He was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.

References

External links

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