Charles G. Cornell facts for kids
Charles Griffen Cornell (born February 12, 1827, in New York City; died April 16, 1906, in New York City) was an important politician. He served as a New York State Senator.
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Life and Public Service
Charles Cornell started his career as a butcher. He then became involved in local government in New York City.
Early Political Roles
He served as a Councilman for the 5th District in 1858 and 1859. In 1859, he also became the President of the Board of Councilmen. Later, he was an Alderman for the 10th District in 1860 and 1861. These roles helped him gain experience in city leadership.
Service During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Charles Cornell joined the Union Army. He had already been an officer in the State Militia. He bravely fought in the First Battle of Bull Run, which was one of the earliest major battles of the war.
State Government Roles
After his military service, Cornell continued his political career. He was elected as a member of the New York State Senate for the 5th District. He served two terms, first from 1862 to 1863, and then again from 1866 to 1867.
On December 3, 1862, the Mayor of New York City, George Opdyke, appointed Cornell as the New York City Street Commissioner. This was a big job, overseeing the city's streets. He held this position until November 17, 1866, when he resigned.
Later, in 1873, Charles Cornell also served as a member of the New York State Assembly. He represented the 14th District of New York County.
Sources
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough, Stephen C. Hutchins and Edgar Albert Werner (1870; pg. 443)
- Biographical Sketches of the State Officers and the Members of the Legislature of the State of New York in 1862 and '63 by William D. Murphy (1863; pg. 62ff)
- Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York by D. T. Valentine (1866; pg. 414)
- Manual of the Corporation of New York by Joseph Shannon (1869; pg. 597)
- CITY CORRUPTION in NYT on October 11, 1866
- RESIGNATION OF STREET COMMISSIONER CORNELL in NYT on November 18, 1866
- Dismissal of the Charges Against Ex-Street Commissioner Cornell in NYT on November 27, 1866
- MAYOR HEWITT SCORES ONE in NYT on July 20, 1887
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bernard Kelly |
New York State Senate 5th District 1862–1863 |
Succeeded by Luke F. Cozans |
| Preceded by Luke F. Cozans |
New York State Senate 5th District 1866–1867 |
Succeeded by Michael Norton |
| New York Assembly | ||
| Preceded by John A. Foley |
New York State Assembly New York County, 14th District 1873 |
Succeeded by James Daly |
