Charles S. Sewall
Charles S. Sewall (1779 – November 3, 1848) was an American politician.
Charles S. Sewall | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1843 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | James Wray Williams |
| Succeeded by | John Wethered |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district | |
| In office October 1, 1832 – March 3, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | George Edward Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | William Cost Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1779 Queen Anne's County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1848 (aged 68–69) Harford County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  USA |
| Service/ | Maryland Militia |
| Unit | Forty-second Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Early life
Charles S. Sewall was born in Queen Anne's County, Maryland in 1779.[1] He attended the common schools.[1]
Career
Sewall served in the Forty-second Regiment of the Maryland Militia during the War of 1812, and served in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was member of the Maryland State Senate, and was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of George E. Mitchell and served from October 1, 1832, to March 3, 1833. He was again elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress to fill the vacancy which was caused by the death of James W. Williams, and served from January 2 to March 3, 1843. He moved to Harford County, Maryland.[1]
Death
Sewall died at Rose Hill in Harford County on November 3, 1848.[1]
References
- "Sewall, Charles S." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- United States Congress. "Charles S. Sewall (id: S000258)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.