Legislator Details
Charles P. Sheldon
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 35
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/27/1818
City: Watertown, NY
County: Jefferson County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/15/1880
City: Tipton, IA
County: Cedar County, IA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City:
County: Cedar County, IA
Country: US
Cemetery: Wright Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Laura M. Mantle; children: 7, Francis Larnon, Edmund M., Albert, Caroline , Jenny L. (Parsons), Dollie Richardson (Miller) and Mary Lydia (Collins)
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Hartford , MI, in 1841, and was Supervisor and Justice for most of the time for 10 years. In 1854, he moved to Cedar County, IA. He held various offices there, and was a member of the Iowa Legislature in 1868.
Notable Facts:
Birth date calculated from date and age on headstone.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Agriculture and Manufactures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Lawrence
County of Residence Van Buren
District: Van Buren
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1852
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1853
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: