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Charles Edward Stuart
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| President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
| In office June 9, 1856 – June 10, 1856 |
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| Preceded by | Jesse D. Bright |
| Succeeded by | Jesse D. Bright |
| United States Senator from Michigan |
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| In office March 4, 1853 – March 4, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | Alpheus Felch |
| Succeeded by | Kinsley S. Bingham |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 |
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| Preceded by | William Sprague |
| Succeeded by | David A. Noble |
| In office December 6, 1847 – March 3, 1849 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Bradley |
| Succeeded by | William Sprague |
| Member of the Michigan Senate | |
| In office 1842 |
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| Born | November 25, 1810 Waterloo, New York, US |
| Died | May 19, 1887 (aged 76) Kalamazoo, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  13th Michigan Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Edward Stuart (November 25, 1810 – May 19, 1887) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the state of Michigan.
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About Charles E. Stuart
Early Life and Education
Charles Edward Stuart was born in New York on November 25, 1810. His birthplace was either near Waterloo or in Columbia County. He decided to study law.
In 1832, he was allowed to practice law. This means he passed the necessary exams to become a lawyer. He started his law career in Waterloo, New York. In 1835, Stuart moved to Michigan and settled in a town called Portage, Michigan.
Starting in Politics
Stuart began his political career in Michigan. In 1842, he became a member of the state's House of Representatives. This was his first step into government.
He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the U.S. House to represent Michigan's 2nd congressional district. He filled a spot that became open after another politician passed away.
Serving in Congress
In the U.S. House
Charles Stuart served in the U.S. House of Representatives from December 6, 1847, to March 4, 1849. He tried to get re-elected in 1848 but lost.
However, two years later, he ran again and won. He served another term in the U.S. House from March 4, 1851, to March 3, 1853. During this time, he led a special group called the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of State. This committee looked at how money was spent in the State Department.
In the U.S. Senate
In 1852, Stuart was elected to the U.S. Senate. This is a higher position in the U.S. government. He served as a U.S. Senator from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1859.
During his time in the Senate, he held an important leadership role. He was the President pro tempore of the Senate. This means he was a temporary leader of the Senate when the Vice President was not there. He also led the Committee on Public Lands for two terms. This committee dealt with government-owned land.
Stuart did not try to be re-elected to the Senate. In 1858, he ran for Governor of Michigan but did not win. After his time in the Senate, he went back to practicing law in Kalamazoo. He also attended a big meeting for his political party in 1860.
Role in the Civil War
During the Civil War, Charles Stuart helped his country. He helped gather and equip a group of soldiers called the 13th Michigan Infantry. He was given the rank of colonel in this group. Later, he had to leave his military role because of health problems.
Later Life and Legacy
Charles E. Stuart passed away in Kalamazoo on May 19, 1887. He was buried in Mountain Home Cemetery.
His former home in Kalamazoo is a historic place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The area around his home is also recognized as a historic district.
