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Charles Preston Wickham
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 14th district |
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| In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Charles H. Grosvenor |
| Succeeded by | James W. Owens |
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| Born | September 15, 1836 Norwalk, Ohio |
| Died | March 18, 1925 (aged 88) Norwalk |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Cincinnati Law School |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865 |
| Rank |  Brevet Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit |  55th Ohio Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Preston Wickham (September 15, 1836 – March 18, 1925) was an important person in the 1800s. He was a judge and a congressman from Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio.
Charles Preston Wickham's Early Life and Career
Charles Wickham was born in Norwalk, Ohio. He went to public schools and then to the Norwalk Academy. Later, he studied law at the Cincinnati Law School.
In 1858, he became a lawyer. He started his law practice in his hometown of Norwalk, Ohio.
Serving in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Charles Wickham joined the army. In September 1861, he became a private in the Fifty-fifth Regiment, Ohio Volunteers.
He was a brave soldier and rose through the ranks. He eventually became a lieutenant colonel. He left the army in July 1865. After the war, he went back to being a lawyer in Norwalk.
A Career in Law and Politics
Charles Wickham continued his work in law and public service. From 1866 to 1870, he served as a prosecuting attorney. This means he was a lawyer who worked for the government to bring criminals to justice.
Later, he became a judge. He was elected as a judge for the court of common pleas in 1880 and again in 1885.
In 1887, Charles Wickham was elected to the United States Congress. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served two terms in Congress, from March 4, 1887, to March 3, 1891. During his time in Congress, he led a committee that focused on money, weights, and measures.
Charles Wickham passed away in Norwalk, Ohio, on March 18, 1925, after an accident. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
