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For the pomologist, see Charles Downing (pomologist). For the Secretary of State of Florida, see Charles W. Downing, Jr..
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. WhiteDelegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida Territory
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841Succeeded by
David Levy YuleeCategories:- 1845 deaths
- Members of the Florida Territorial Legislature
- Delegates to the United States House of Representatives from Florida Territory
- Florida people stubs
- Florida politician stubs
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