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Charles Christopher Brainerd Walker (June 27, 1824 - January 26, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Drewsville, New Hampshire, near Bellows Falls, Vermont, Walker completed preparatory studies. He moved to Corning, New York, in 1848. He was Postmaster of Corning 1856-1860, as well as a contractor engaging in the hardware and lumber business. During the Civil War, he served as brigade quartermaster with the rank of captain in the New York State Militia. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions at Charleston in 1860 and at Baltimore in 1872.
Walker was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress.
Subsequently, he resumed his former business activities. He served as member of the board of control of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station from June 10, 1885, until his death in Corning, New York, January 26, 1888. He was interred in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, New York.
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United States House of Representatives Preceded by
Freeman ClarkeMember of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 29th congressional district
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877Succeeded by
John N. HungerfordParty political offices Preceded by
John C. O'BrienNew York State Democratic Committee Chairman
October 1887 – 1888Succeeded by
Edward Murphy, Jr.This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.Categories:- 1824 births
- 1888 deaths
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- New York Democrats
- People from Cheshire County, New Hampshire
- Quartermasters
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