Charles Downing

Charles Downing (died 1841) was a Delegate to the US House of Representatives from the Florida Territory. 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. Initially, a member of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Florida, Downing was then elected to the Twenty-fifth United States Congress, and took office on March 4, 1837. Two years later, he was re-elected to the Twenty-sixth United States Congress, and his term ended on March 3, 1841. In 1841, Charles Downing died in St. Augustine, Florida.

For the pomologist, see Charles Downing (pomologist). For the Secretary of State of Florida, see Charles W. Downing, Jr.

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
Political party	Democratic
Children	Charles W. Downing, Jr.
Occupation	lawyer

His son, Charles W. Downing, Jr., was Secretary of State of Florida.

References

1. The Madisonian Newspaper, Washington DC, Saturday Nov. 6, 1841, page 2

Sources

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

Political offices
Preceded by Joseph M. White	Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida Territory March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841	Succeeded by David Levy Yulee