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Charles C. B. Walker

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Charles C. B. Walker
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 29th district
In office
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877
Preceded byFreeman Clarke
Succeeded byJohn N. Hungerford
Personal details
BornJune 27, 1824
Drewsville, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 1888 (aged 63)
Corning, New York, U.S.
Resting placePalmyra Cemetery, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic


Charles Christopher Brainerd Walker (June 27, 1824 – January 26, 1888) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Drewsville, New Hampshire, near Bellows Falls, Vermont, Walker completed preparatory studies. He moved to Corning, New York, in 1848. He was Postmaster of Corning 1856–1860, as well as a contractor engaging in the hardware and lumber business. During the Civil War, he served as brigade quartermaster with the rank of captain in the New York State Militia. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions at Charleston in 1860 and at Baltimore in 1872.

Walker was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress, March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1877.

Subsequently, he resumed his former business activities. He served as member of the board of control of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station from June 10, 1885, until his death. In addition, he was Chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee from 1887 until his death.

Walker died in Corning, New York on January 26, 1888. He was interred in Palmyra Cemetery, Palmyra, New York.

State Senator Charles E. Walker (1860–1893) was his son.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Charles C. B. Walker (id: W000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 29th congressional district

1875–1877
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by
John C. O'Brien
New York State Democratic Committee Chairman
1887–1888
Succeeded by