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Charles W. Buttz
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district |
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| In office November 7, 1876 – March 3, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | Edmund W.M. Mackey |
| Succeeded by | Richard H. Cain |
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 14th District | |
| In office January 6, 1903 – January 5, 1909 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1837 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania |
| Died | July 20, 1913 (aged 75) Lisbon, North Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician, farmer |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  First Lieutenant Brevet Major |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Charles Wilson Buttz (born November 16, 1837 – died July 20, 1913) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for South Carolina. He also played a role in the American Civil War and later became a farmer and politician in North Dakota.
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Early Life and Education
Charles Buttz was born on November 16, 1837, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1839, when he was just two years old, his family moved to White Township, New Jersey. As he grew up, Charles decided to study law. He completed his law studies in Belvidere, New Jersey, and became a lawyer in 1863.
After becoming a lawyer, he practiced law in Norfolk, Virginia. From 1872 to 1880, he worked as a solicitor, which is a type of lawyer who handles legal matters for a government district. In 1864, he was appointed as a director for the Exchange Bank of Virginia. He also served as a Commonwealth attorney for King William County in 1866, meaning he represented the state in legal cases. In 1870, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina.
Serving in the Civil War
In 1861, Charles Buttz joined the Union Army during the American Civil War. He started as a second lieutenant in the Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. A year later, in 1862, he was promoted to first lieutenant.
During his service, he was wounded in 1863. Because of his injuries and declining health, he resigned from the army in October 1863. Even after leaving the army, he received two special honorary ranks from the President in May 1865. These ranks were brevet captain and brevet major, which are given to recognize brave service.
A Career in Politics
Charles Buttz was an active member of the Republican Party. In 1864, he was chosen as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, where important decisions for the party are made.
Representing South Carolina
In 1875, Charles Buttz ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives for South Carolina. There was a dispute over who won the election. The House of Representatives decided that neither he nor his opponent, Edmund W. M. Mackey, had won fairly.
However, Charles Buttz was later elected to fill the empty seat. He served as a U.S. Representative from November 7, 1876, to March 3, 1877. He did not seek to be re-elected in 1876.
Moving to North Dakota
In 1878, Charles Buttz moved to Fargo, North Dakota. There, he became a bonanza farmer, which means he managed a very large farm. He helped organize Ransom County in 1882. From 1884 to 1886, he served as the state's attorney for Ransom County.
He continued his political career in North Dakota. From 1903 to 1909, he was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives.
Later Life and Legacy
Charles Wilson Buttz passed away on July 20, 1913, in Lisbon, Ransom County, North Dakota. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He is remembered for his service as a lawyer, a soldier in the Civil War, and a politician in both South Carolina and North Dakota.
