Charles T. Doxey facts for kids
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Charles Taylor Doxey (born July 13, 1841 – died April 30, 1898) was an important politician from Indiana. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the entire country.
Early Life and Military Service
Charles Doxey was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in 1841. When he was about 14 years old, he moved with his mother to Minnesota. There, he worked on a farm.
Later, he moved to Fairbury, Illinois, where he went to public schools. After that, he settled in Anderson, Indiana.
In July 1861, Charles Doxey joined the army during the American Civil War. He started as a first sergeant in Company A of the Nineteenth Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was later promoted to second lieutenant. After some time, he became a captain in Company K of the Sixteenth Indiana Infantry.
Business and Political Career
After his military service, Charles Doxey started a business. He made staves and headings, which are parts used to build barrels.
He also became involved in politics. In 1876, he served as a member of the Indiana State Senate. This meant he helped make laws for the state of Indiana. He also served on the board of directors for the first natural gas companies in Anderson.
In 1883, Doxey was elected as a Republican to the Forty-seventh Congress. He filled a spot that became open when another politician passed away. He served in Congress from January 17 to March 3, 1883.
He tried to be elected to Congress again in 1884 but was not successful. After that, he went back to his business activities.
Later Life
Charles Taylor Doxey passed away in Anderson, Indiana, on April 30, 1898. He was buried in Maplewood Cemetery.
