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Charles Howell Porter
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 3rd district |
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| In office January 26, 1870 – March 3, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | Daniel C. DeJarnette (1861) |
| Succeeded by | John A. Smith |
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| Born | June 21, 1833 Cairo, New York |
| Died | July 9, 1897 (aged 64) Cairo, New York |
| Resting place | Cairo Cemetery, Cairo, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Albany Law School |
| Profession | lawyer |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Unit | 1st Regiment New York Mounted Rifles |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Howell Porter (born June 21, 1833 – died July 9, 1897) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia. This means he was a member of the United States Congress, helping to make laws for the country.
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Who Was Charles H. Porter?
Charles Howell Porter was born on June 21, 1833, in Cairo, New York. He went to school and later studied law. In 1853, he graduated from a law school in Albany, New York. The next year, in 1854, he became a lawyer. He started his law practice in Ashland, New York.
His Time in the Military
In 1861, Charles Porter joined the Union Army. This was during the American Civil War. He was part of a group called the 1st Regiment New York Mounted Rifles.
Moving to Virginia
After his military service, Porter moved to Norfolk, Virginia. He worked as a city attorney for a year. Then, he served as a commonwealth attorney from 1863 to 1867. In 1867, he moved to Richmond, Virginia.
Becoming a Politician
Charles Porter was a member of the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1868. This was a special meeting to write a new constitution for Virginia. After Virginia rejoined the United States, Porter was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in Congress from January 26, 1870, to March 3, 1873.
He decided not to run for re-election in 1872. After his time in Congress, he continued to work as a lawyer. He practiced law in New York City and Beacon, New York.
His Later Life
Charles Howell Porter passed away on July 9, 1897, in Cairo, New York. He was buried in the Cairo Cemetery.
