Charles Mann Hamilton

Charles Mann Hamilton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 43rd district
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1919
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Daniel A. Reed
Personal details
Born	(1874-01-23)January 23, 1874 Ripley, New York, US
Died	January 3, 1942(1942-01-03) (aged 67) Miami Beach, Florida, US
Political party	Republican

Charles Mann Hamilton (January 23, 1874 – January 3, 1942) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Hamilton attended Ripley High School, the Fredonia Normal School (now the State University of New York at Fredonia), and the Pennsylvania Military College (now Widener University) in Chester, Pennsylvania. He was active in farming, and was also involved in the oil and natural gas business.

A Republican, he was a member of the New York State Assembly (Chautauqua Co., 2nd D.) in 1907 and 1908.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (51st D.) from 1909 to 1912, sitting in the 132nd, 133rd, 134th and 135th New York State Legislatures.

Hamilton was elected as a Republican to the 63rd, 64th and 65th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1919; and was Minority Whip from 1915 to 1919.

He was not a candidate for reelection in 1918, and returned to his farming and business interests.

Hamilton died in Miami Beach, Florida on January 3, 1942. He was buried at Quincy Rural Cemetery in Ripley.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Charles Mann Hamilton (id: H000104)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.