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Charles Downing
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from the Florida Territory
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841
Preceded by	Joseph M. White
Succeeded by	David Levy Yulee
Member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida from Mosquito County
In office 1835–1838
Preceded by	Joseph L. Smith
Succeeded by	William Henry Brockenbrough
Personal details
Born	Virginia
Died	Oct. 24, 1841[1] St. Augustine, Florida
Party	Democratic
Children	Charles W. Downing, Jr.
Occupation	lawyer

Charles Downing (died October 24, 1841) was a 19th-century American lawyer who served as a Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms from the Florida Territory from 1837 to 1841.

Biography

He was born in Virginia, although it is unknown when. In his life, Downing studied law, and after being admitted to The Florida Bar, he practiced in St. Augustine, Florida.

References

Sources

• United States Congress. "Charles Downing (id: D000472)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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